NIGP 07305: Trailers, Cargo, Enclosed

NIGP 07305 Trailers, Cargo, Enclosed (Item) encompasses the procurement of new enclosed cargo and specialized trailers for transport, storage, equipment movement, and incident response across state and local government operations. State and local buyers are soliciting tandem-axle enclosed cargo trailers in the 16–28-foot range with interior heights of 6–7 feet, grapple dump trailers for debris management, mobile concession trailers, mobile storage and hygiene trailers for specialized operations, and shipping containers. Issuing bodies include state departments of transportation and wildlife, county boards of commissioners, city departments of public works and general services, independent school districts, university procurement offices, and transit or utility authorities. The Texas Department of Transportation and City of Atlanta Department of Public Works have appeared in multiple recent postings; Habersham County (Georgia) and Sarasota County (Florida) have both solicited specialized dump and container variants in the past six months.

Recent activity concentrates in Texas, Georgia, Florida, Kentucky, Oregon, Michigan, and Minnesota. Representative opportunities include the Texas Department of Transportation's request for enclosed cargo trailers with a November 3, 2026 response date (RFQ format, electronic submission via Bonfire); the City of Atlanta Department of Public Works' solicitation for heavy-duty trailers with repair and parts services due October 21, 2026 (IFB, electronic via Atlanta Supplier Portal); Habersham County's dual grapple dump trailer RFQs in September 2026 for 18–20-foot deck-over units with hydraulic grapple arms (sealed proposal submission to county offices); the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department's bid for eleven enclosed cargo trailers in varying sizes due August 25, 2026 (IFB, Texas-vendor preference applied); and Warren Consolidated Schools' proposal for four enclosed trailers per Wells Cargo specifications due July 16, 2026. Sourcewell, Minnesota's local government cooperative, posted an RFP for trailers with related equipment and services for use across its participating entities due June 25, 2026. Delivery typically runs 60–180 days post-award; most buyers require F.O.B. destination pricing, manufacturer warranties ranging from 2–5 years, proof of liability insurance, and compliance with state registration and procurement-portal submission requirements.