NIGP 07350: Trailers, Utility, Tilt Deck, Tag-Along

NIGP 07350 Trailers, Utility, Tilt Deck, Tag-Along, an Item code, covers specialized utility trailers and specialized-purpose transport equipment that state and local governments deploy for debris management, equipment transport, sanitation services, and mobile food service. Recent solicitations show jurisdictions procuring grapple dump trailers for storm debris removal, lowboy equipment trailers rated for 35-ton loads, enclosed utility trailers with integrated bathroom and storage, walking-floor refuse transfer trailers, and mobile concession trailers outfitted with commercial food-service equipment. Counties, state agencies, transit authorities, and municipalities solicit under this code; Habersham County in Georgia has posted two separate RFQs for grapple dump trailers within the past two months, and Sacramento County has issued multiple RFBs for specialized transport and utility trailers, establishing them as repeat buyers in this category. The scope spans commercial-grade single-purchase acquisitions through multi-unit fleet procurements, with contract values and complexity ranging from straightforward dump trailers to fully integrated mobile facilities requiring custom fabrication and comprehensive insurance compliance.

Recent activity concentrates in California, Georgia, Texas, Arizona, and Kentucky. Representative opportunities include Habersham County's RFQ 2027-06 for an 18'–20' grapple dump trailer with 21-foot hydraulic reach arm, due October 15, 2026 (ITB format, tentative award October 21); Sacramento County's RFB 2026RFB0102 for one 2026-or-newer enclosed utility trailer with integrated bathroom and storage on a 7,000-pound GVWR single axle, bids due October 27, 2026 (with local and micro-business preferences); the City of Tucson's RFP 250121 for repair and maintenance services on portable hygiene trailers with 24/7 emergency response capability; Phoenix Public Works' five-year contract solicitation 27FSD010 for hydraulic lifts and transport trailers (maximum 80,000-pound GVWR), offers due October 6, 2026; Texas A&M University–Kingsville's RFP-3161 for a 20-foot mobile concession trailer with integrated commercial kitchen equipment and 8-kilowatt generator, proposals due September 30, 2026; DeKalb County's ITB 2026-084 for 12 walking-floor open refuse transfer trailers, bids due July 20, 2026; and the Commonwealth of Kentucky's RFB for one bumper-pull dump trailer on behalf of the Kentucky Department of Agriculture, bids due June 9, 2026. Evaluation typically prioritizes lowest responsive and responsible bid, warranty and support infrastructure, delivery lead time, and past performance. Bidders face consistent insurance requirements (general liability minimums of $1 million to $2 million per occurrence, workers' compensation, and auto liability where applicable) and must often demonstrate local service capability or authorized dealer status.