TOWN OF DUTCH JOHN, UTAH • PUBLIC NOTICE
INVITATION FOR BIDS & PROPOSALS (RFP # 2026-EMS-001) NEW TYPE I / TYPE III EMS AMBULANCE
Issuing Agency & Contact:
Town of Dutch John | Mayor Lester Johns (307-350-0739) | PO Box 235, Dutch John, UT 84023
Funding Source:
USDA Rural Development Community Facilities Grant (CFDA #10.766 | Case #52-005-*8603)
Procurement Governance:
2 C.F.R. Part 200, Subpart D (§ 200.318–320) & 7 C.F.R. Part 3570 (Full & Open Competition)
PROJECT OVERVIEW & INVITATION
Notice is hereby given that the Town of Dutch John, Utah is soliciting competitive sealed proposals from qualified emergency vehicle manufacturers to manufacture, custom-fit, and deliver one (1) new, fully operational Emergency Medical Services (EMS) Ambulance. This procurement is 100% federally funded through a USDA Rural Development Community Facilities Grant. All bids will strictly comply with 2 C.F.R. § 200.318–320 ensuring maximum full and open competition.
PROCUREMENT TIMELINE & SCHEDULE OF EVENTS
Procurement Milestone
Date & Time Deadline
Action / Location
Public Issuance of RFP
November 2, 2026
Posted on Utah Public Notice Site & Town Web
Written Questions Deadline
November 15, 2026, at 5:00 PM MST
Email to Mayor Lester Johns
PROPOSAL SUBMISSION DEADLINE
December 9, 2026, at 5:00 PM MST
Sealed Submittals Due at Dutch John Town Hall
Public Proposal Opening
December 9, 2026, at 7:00 PM MST
Dutch John Town Hall (Public Welcome)
Contract Award & Delivery Window
December 2026 – October 2027 (Award and Delivery)
Manufacturing & Delivery
VEHICLE SPECIFICATIONS & EVALUATION METHODOLOGY (100-POINT SCALE)
Vehicle Requirements: Heavy-Duty 4x4 Dual Rear Wheel Diesel Chassis (Ford F-350 / RAM 3500 equivalent) for rugged mountain/rural terrain; min. 150” module length & 72” headroom; full compliance with KKK-A-1822F / NFPA 1917 standards; integrated O2, suction, & LED scene light systems. Evaluation Criteria (2 C.F.R. § 200.320(b)(2)): (1) Cost Proposal & Price Justification (20 Pts); (2) Technical Compliance & Specs (20 Pts); (3) Vendor Experience & References (10 Pts); (4) Delivery Schedule & Warranty/Service Coverage (50 Pts).
SUBMISSION INSTRUCTIONS & MANDATORY ATTACHMENTS
Submittal Deliverable: Submit 1 original hard copy + 1 USB PDF in a sealed envelope marked: “RFP # 2026-EMS-001 AMBULANCE PROPOSAL - TOWN OF DUTCH JOHN” to: Town Clerk, Town of Dutch John, PO Box 235 / 530 S. Boulevard, Dutch John, UT 84023. Mandatory Attachments: (1) Transmittal Letter; (2) Line-by-Line Technical Compliance Matrix; (3) Itemized Cost Proposal; (4) Proof of Active SAM.gov Registration & Unique Entity ID (UEI) per 2 C.F.R. Part 25; (5) Non-Collusion & Debarment Affidavits; (6) Three (3) Municipal/EMS References.
The Town of Dutch John is an Equal Opportunity Provider and Employer. Full RFP document available at notice.utah.gov or by contacting Mayor Lester Johns (307-350-0739).
Link to RFP Document
Link to RFP Posting
