DEEP082126CM_Aug_24_26_solicitation_doc.pdf

This is an Invitation to Bid (ITB) solicitation document issued by the Connecticut Department of Energy and Environmental Protection (DEEP) for the procurement of a heavy-duty tag-along trailer to support equipment transport for park operations. The solicitation seeks bids for a single trailer with specifications including a 24,000-pound capacity, 19-foot deck with 8-foot-6-inch width and 6-foot double incline beavertail with ramps, 12,000-pound axles, air brakes with ABS, spring suspension, 18,000-pound electric winch, 8 heavy-duty D-rings, 12,000-pound drop-leg side-crank jack, self-cleaning spring-assisted ramps, 7-way round pin plug, 12-volt LED lights, locking tool box, and black paint finish, with a gross vehicle weight rating of 30,500 pounds. The bidding period opened August 21, 2026 at 3:00 PM EDT, with vendor questions accepted through August 29, 2026 at 1:45 PM EDT and bids due September 2, 2026 at 2:00 PM EDT. Delivery is required within two weeks of award on a Free On Board Destination basis. No bidders' conference or site visit is mentioned in the solicitation documents.

Pricing must be quoted on Net 30 Days payment terms and exclude federal excise taxes and Connecticut sales tax, with vendors to specify any applicable cash discounts. No set-asides, restrictions, or incumbent contractor apply to this procurement. Bids must be submitted through CTSOURCE and include the bidder's signature, FEIN/SSN, incorporation status, and cash discount information. DEEP reserves the right to reject any or all bids and requires acceptance of DEEP's Standard Bid Terms and Conditions. No estimated contract value or contract term is specified in the solicitation. Technical inquiries should be directed to Michael Allen, Maintenance Supervisor, at 860-729-0189 or michael.allen@ct.gov, while procurement inquiries should be directed to Chanel Macklin, Associate Accountant, at chanel.macklin@ct.gov or 860-424-3317.