Att D - Cost Proposal Orginal document .xlsx

This is a cost proposal template document for the State of Indiana Department of Natural Resources' negotiated bid for a custom-built 51-ton capacity lowboy semi-trailer. The solicitation, identified as Bid 26-87614, requires respondents to provide unit pricing for two line items on the specified Excel workbook, with all pricing to be all-inclusive of shipping, freight, delivery, and destination fees. The trailer specifications include a double-drop deck configuration with a minimum 32-foot by 8.5-foot payload area, 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. Delivery is required to DNR Fire Headquarters in Martinsville, Indiana. The question submission deadline is May 11, 2026, with responses posted by May 15, 2026, and all proposals must be received by May 20, 2026, at 3:00 PM Eastern Time, with an award recommendation target date of May 22, 2026. This is a one-time purchase contract with firm pricing that must remain open for a minimum of 180 days from the award date.

Pricing must be submitted in the original Excel format as all-inclusive F.O.B. destination pricing with unit prices and extended totals. The State will award to the lowest evaluated bidder meeting all required specifications. The targeted rate for this procurement is $85,000, and any proposed prices exceeding this rate require written justification. Respondents must also submit an executive summary, Indiana Economic Impact Form, Attestation Form, and company letterhead quotes matching the total bid amount. Subcontracting goals are established at 8% for Minority Business Enterprises, 11% for Women Business Enterprises, and 3% for Indiana Veteran-Owned Small Businesses, though failure to meet these goals will not impact proposal evaluation. Bidders must demonstrate they have not had any State contract or purchase order terminated or cancelled within the previous two calendar years due to failure to deliver products or services timely and in accordance with contract terms. Bidders must be registered with the Indiana Secretary of State and the Department of Administration's Procurement Division prior to submission.