Event Description 003000000087452 Drop Deck Trailer - Trailer will be stationed at Vallonia but can be used by other properties which need heavy equipment hauled when trailer not in use by Nursery for hauling needs such as seed needed for nursery production.

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General Comments

- Pricing must be listed in the unit requested, and must be inclusive of all applicable charges (i.e., shipping, reconditioning, installation and labor). Prices listed above and beyond what is requested shall not be considered and shall be reason to reject offer.

- As required by IC 4-13-2-14.8:

Notwithstanding any other law, rule, or custom, a person or company who has a contract with the State or submits invoices to the State for payment shall authorize in writing the direct deposit by electronic funds transfer of all payments by the State to the person or company. The written authorization must designate a financial institution and an account number to which all payments are to be credited. For forms and additional information see the State Comptroller's website at https://www.in.gov/comptroller/forms/

- Supplier must include shipping and/or any other additional costs in bid response. Shipping and/or additional costs will not be paid if added to invoice.

- Replacing 2009 corn pro trailer Comm# 12208. Trailer will be stationed at Vallonia but can be used by other properties which need heavy equipment hauled when trailer not in use by Nursery for hauling needs such as seed needed for nursery production.

Event Details

Bidder: INTERNAL EVENT DETAILS

Submit To: Natural Resources Indiana Dept of Natural Resources Purchasing

402 W WASHINGTON ST RM W265

INDIANAPOLIS IN 46204

United States

Contact: Kathy Evans - 00300 Phone:

Email: kmevans@dnr.in.gov

State of Indiana Request for Quotation Event ID Format Type Page 00300-0000087452 Buy RFx 1 Event Round Version 1 2 Event Name Drop Deck Trailer Start Time Finish Time

04/13/2026 07:52:29 EDT 05/13/2026 10:00:00 EDT

Event Currency: US Dollar Bids allowed in other currency: No

Line Details No Bid:

Line: 1 Item ID: Line Qty: 1 UOM: Each Weighting: 100% Bid Qty: 1 Required: No Reserve Price: No

Description: Drop Deck Trailer - specifications listed below:

Comments:

- One (1) Drop Deck Trailer to meet or exceed specifications for a 2026 Dorsey DF53-BTR steel drop deck trailer with a beavertail and ramp system listed in the attached specifications.

TRAILER SPECIFICATIONS

Minimum Specifications for a Drop Deck Trailer to meet or exceed specifications for a 2026 Dorsey DF53-BTR steel drop deck trailer with a beavertail and ramp system.

1. CAPACITY: Standard Beam Pkg -80,000 GVWR (60,000 in 10-foot Span)

2. OVERALL LENGTH: 40-foot - Base Weight 13,000 Lb - Including Length of Beavertail

3. UPPER DECK LENGTH: 10-foot Length = 59-inch Height

4. LOWER DECK LENGTH: 25-foot Length = Front 41-inch, Center 42-inch, Rear 40-Inch Heights

5. DOVETAIL: 60-inch - 15*(1.5-inch) Steel Smooth Plate & Traction Bars

6. OVERALL WIDTH: 8-feet 6-inches

7. KING PIN SETTING: 18-inch - Squared Front

8. UPPER COUPLER PLATE: 1/4-inch

9. UPPER COUPLER HEIGHT: 48-inch

10. MAINFRAME: 26-inch PreCamb Beam-130K Tru-Strength Flanges - Limited Lifetime Warranty

11. BULKHEAD: None

12. SIDE RAILS: 6-inch - 6.5 Lb Per Foot

13. TOP DECK FLOOR SILLS: 4-inch Steel I-Beam – 18-inch O.C.

14. LOWER DECK FLOOR SILLS: 4-inch Steel I-Beam 12-inch O.C. HD Pkg

15. COIL HAUL PACKAGE: NONE

16. FLOOR DECKING: 1-1/8-inch to meet or exceed Apitong hardwood

17. WINCH TRACK: Steel Slide Entire Length of Road Side Only

18. WINCHES: 12 Total

19. STRAPS: None

20. LANDING GEAR: Two Speed – to meet or exceed Jost A500

21. SUSPENSIONS: Air Ride – to meet or exceed Hendrickson Intraax - 23K - 2 Axles - 22.5

22. SUSPENSION LOCATION: King Pin to Center of Rear Axle 43’

23. AXLES: (2) 23K Capacity - Type 30 Chambers - Auto Slacks - ABS - 22.5 Tires (1463#)

24. AXLE SPACING: 49” Closed Tandem

25. DUMP VALVE: Manual-Position In Rear Skirt Gusset D/S-Dump All Axles

26. LIFT AXLE: None

27. SCALES: None

28. PARKING BRAKES: All Axles

29. ABS SYSTEM: To meet or exceed Wabco ABS System 2S/1 M

30. DUST SHIELDS: None

31. WHEELS: Disc - Hub Piloted - 22.5 - Steel (672#)

32. TIRES: 255/70R 22.5 – to meet or exceed Firestone FS560

33. TIRE INFLATION SYSTEM: None

34. STAKE POCKETS: 24-inch O.C. and 4 Across Front

35. ANTI-SAIL MUD FLAPS: Behind Rear Axle

36. PIPE SPOOLS: Double

37. RUB BAND STEEL: 3/8-inch X 2-1/2-inch Recessed for DOT Tape

38. DOCK BUMPERS: None

39. LOADING RAMPS: (2) Spring Assisted

40. CONTAINER TWIST LOCKS: None

41. CARGO TIE DOWN: Recessed Chain Tie Downs - 8 Pair (+56#)

42. TIRE CARRIERS: Tire Carrier Positioned in front of Main Beams Between Landing Gear

Event Details (cont.)

Bidder: INTERNAL EVENT DETAILS

Submit To: Natural Resources Indiana Dept of Natural Resources Purchasing

402 W WASHINGTON ST RM W265

INDIANAPOLIS IN 46204

United States

Contact: Kathy Evans - 00300 Phone:

Email: kmevans@dnr.in.gov

State of Indiana Request for Quotation Event ID Format Type Page 00300-0000087452 Buy RFx 2 Event Round Version 1 2 Event Name Drop Deck Trailer Start Time Finish Time

04/13/2026 07:52:29 EDT 05/13/2026 10:00:00 EDT

43. TOOLBOX MATERIAL: None

44. TOOLBOX TYPE: None

45. TOOLBOX LOCATION: None

46. LIGHTS: Wiring Harness to meet or exceed Grote Ultra Blue Sealed Wiring Harness - 2 Micros Per Side and Mid Turn-3/3/3 Rear

47. CUSTOM LIGHTS: None

48. PAINT: Black – to meet or exceed Sherwin Williams Epoxy Primer and Acrylic Polyurethane - Shot Blasted

49. DECAL PACKAGE: Standard manufacture Logo Kit

50. DOCUMENT HOLDER: To meet or exceed Grote Document Holder- Landing Gear R/S

51. Standard Manufacturer Warranty.

52. Delivery to the Vallonia State Nursery, 2782 W County Rd 540 S, Vallonia IN 47281

Delivery of all items to:

Vallonia State Nursery 2782 W County Rd 540 S Vallonia IN 47281>>

Question UOM Best Worst Weighting Response What is your quote/bid price? 100%

Required: Yes Mandatory Response: No

Response Comments

Event Details (cont.)

Bidder: INTERNAL EVENT DETAILS

Submit To: Natural Resources Indiana Dept of Natural Resources Purchasing

402 W WASHINGTON ST RM W265

INDIANAPOLIS IN 46204

United States

Contact: Kathy Evans - 00300 Phone:

Email: kmevans@dnr.in.gov

State of Indiana Request for Quotation Event ID Format Type Page 00300-0000087452 Buy RFx 3 Event Round Version 1 2 Event Name Drop Deck Trailer Start Time Finish Time

04/13/2026 07:52:29 EDT 05/13/2026 10:00:00 EDT

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Event Details (cont.)

Bidder: INTERNAL EVENT DETAILS

Submit To: Natural Resources Indiana Dept of Natural Resources Purchasing

402 W WASHINGTON ST RM W265

INDIANAPOLIS IN 46204

United States

Contact: Kathy Evans - 00300 Phone:

Email: kmevans@dnr.in.gov

State of Indiana Request for Quotation Event ID Format Type Page 00300-0000087452 Buy RFx 4 Event Round Version 1 2 Event Name Drop Deck Trailer Start Time Finish Time

04/13/2026 07:52:29 EDT 05/13/2026 10:00:00 EDT