Addendum #2.pdf

This is Addendum #2 to Purchase Order #26-87614 issued by the State of Indiana Department of Administration on behalf of the Department of Natural Resources for the procurement of a custom-built 51-ton capacity lowboy semi-trailer. The addendum updates critical solicitation timelines and establishes the submission deadline as June 5th, 2026 at 3:00 PM Eastern Time, reflecting a minimum 30-day posting requirement per procurement regulations. The solicitation was initially issued May 1st, 2026, with a written questions deadline of May 11th, 2026 by 3:00 PM Eastern Time and responses provided by May 15th, 2026. The proposal evaluation, discussions, and best and final offers phases remain targeted dates to be determined, with an award recommendation targeted for June 7th, 2026. The contract is structured as a one-time purchase with firm pricing that must remain open for a minimum of 180 days from the award date. The trailer specifications include a double-drop deck configuration with a 32-foot by 8.5-foot minimum payload area, loaded deck height of 18 inches, three axles with a removable/flip-up rear axle, hydraulic support cylinder, 12-inch removable outriggers, heavy-duty front folding ramps, LED lighting with amber strobes, and secured storage compartments, with delivery to DNR Fire Headquarters in Martinsville, Indiana.

The State has established a targeted rate of $85,000 for this procurement on an all-inclusive, tax-exclusive basis inclusive of delivery fees. All proposed prices must fall within this targeted rate, and any bid exceeding the rate requires written justification in Attachment D, which must be submitted in the original Excel format. The procurement includes subcontracting goals of 8% for Minority Business Enterprises (MBEs), 11% for Women Business Enterprises (WBEs), and 3% for Indiana Veteran-Owned Small Businesses (IVOSBs), though failure to meet these goals does not impact proposal evaluation. Bidders must submit an executive summary, Indiana Economic Impact Form, cost proposal, and Attestation Form, and must demonstrate no State contract or purchase order terminations or cancellations within the previous two calendar years due to failure to deliver timely and in accordance with contract terms. Bidders are eligible to claim Indiana purchasing preferences including Indiana Business Preference, Indiana Manufactured Preference, and Indiana Small Business Preference with appropriate documentation. All proposed subcontractors must be listed on the State of Indiana Certified M/W/IVOSB list at bid submission. Bidders must be registered with the Indiana Secretary of State and the Department of Administration's Procurement Division prior to submission.