# Ambulance Fleet Expansion RFP

Baxter Health requests proposals for three new Type III ambulances (or equal), fully configured for advanced life support, to expand its EMS fleet serving Baxter, Marion and Fulton counties and inter-facility transfers. Includes delivery to Baxter Health EMS in Mountain Home, Arkansas, operational orientation, a minimum 3-year/36,000-mile warranty, manuals and documentation; units must meet FMVSS (including 206), EPA emissions and CAAS or equivalent standards. Delivery by June 30, 2027. Funded by the Arkansas Rural Health Transformation Program. Released November 10, 2026; proposals due December 10, 2026 at 11:59 a.m. Central.

## Key facts

- Status: Open
- Type: RFP
- Issued by: Baxter Health (Arkansas)
- Posted: 2026-11-10
- Application due: 2026-12-10
- Eligible applicants: Vendors
- How to apply: Submit one PDF to Buddy Bodenhamer, EMS Coordinator (rbbodenhamer@baxterregional.org), the only point of contact, by 11:59 a.m. Central, December 10, 2026; late proposals are not considered.
- Funding source: Rural Health Transformation Program (CMS)
- Official source: https://www.baxterhealth.org/patient-visitors/rural-health-transformation/

## Eligibility

Vendors (organizations). Any manufacturer or model that meets the requirements may propose; brand names are descriptive and "or equal" products are considered. Offerors and principals must not be excluded in SAM.gov. Fixed-price contract; 2 CFR 200.318-200.327 and the DFA subaward terms apply; no in-state or local preference. Active SAM.gov registration with UEI is required. New units only.

## Requirements

Proposals must cover three new Type III ambulances (or equal) fully configured for advanced life support operations, including specified body, chassis, electrical, lighting, oxygen, HVAC, cabinetry, seating and safety features. Proposal must include delivery to Baxter Health EMS in Mountain Home, Arkansas, final placement, basic operational orientation, standard manufacturer warranty, and all required manuals and documentation. Units must be new and delivered no later than June 30, 2027. Any qualified vendor that meets the performance requirements may propose. Procurement is conducted under applicable federal and State of Arkansas requirements, including 2 CFR 200.318-200.327; award is to a responsible offeror.

## Application package and source documents

- [AR - 2026 - Baxter Health RFP: Ambulance Fleet Expansion (Arkansas RHTP) (Application package - RFP document (Ambulance Fleet Expansion RFP))](https://www.ruralcarejourney.com/api/documents/d478eae4-d51b-4d5c-924e-4c4051c59835/file) (primary) — official: https://www.baxterhealth.org/patient-visitors/rural-health-transformation/#ambulance-rfp
- [AR - 2026 - Baxter Health Rural Health Transformation Procurement Opportunities (Baxter Health RHT procurement page (list of open RFPs))](https://www.ruralcarejourney.com/api/documents/c546f0b4-c6fa-464b-8fac-0747bdb646fb/file) — official: https://www.baxterhealth.org/patient-visitors/rural-health-transformation/

More Arkansas RHTP activity: https://www.ruralcarejourney.com/states/ar (markdown: https://www.ruralcarejourney.com/states/ar.md)

---
Source: Rural Care Journey (RCJ), https://www.ruralcarejourney.com/opportunities/ambulance-fleet-expansion-rfp--9b6fcb0f83 — data as of 2026-11-12.
Cite the RCJ page for the summary and the linked official source for authoritative terms, deadlines, and amounts.