SS_26053JG_Notice_of_Intent_to_Sole_Source.pdf

Finance & Administration Procurement Division

1701 W Carroll St Kissimmee, Florida 34741

(407) 933-9809

NOTICE OF INTENT TO SOLE SOURCE

PROJECT NUMBER: SS 26-053-JG

DATE: July 23, 2026

PROJECT NAME: Heavy Duty Galvanized Trailer-Sauber MFG CO.

Kissimmee Utility Authority (KUA) gives notice of its intent to procure Heavy Duty Galvanized Trailer from Sauber MFG CO. through a Sole Source method.

Prospective vendors able to provide a Heavy Duty Galvanized Trailer are requested to provide a quotation and detailed goods/services information by August 3, 2026.

The following paragraphs contain the specifications for the proposed goods and/or services. Any vendor/contractor, who believes that they can provide these or equivalent goods and/or services, shall submit a written quotation along with a statement outlining their reasons and concerns in detail along with sufficient documentation to substantiate their claim that their offering meets or exceeds the specifications of the proposed sole source recommendation.

It will be the vendor/contractor’s responsibility to provide adequate information in their written statement to ensure that the proposed products or services meet the required criteria requested by KUA. If adequate information is not submitted with the statement, KUA reserves the right to disregard the prospective vendor/contractor’s submittal.

Specification/Details of the Good and Services Needed:

• Heavy duty galvanized trailer built to KUA specifications for Operations use with a warranty included.

• Trailer will be custom built to be used for transporting rigging material on the ground before installing. This trailer must have a removable reel holder for pulling wire.

• Trailer must include a hot dipped galvanized finish for corrosion resistance and extended service life.

• Trailer must be capable of heavy-duty utility operations and off-road jobsite conditions.

• Trailer manufacturer must be capable of building the trailer to KUA required specifications and dimensions.

Please see specifications listed below.

Two Reel Stringing Trailer - S/N Hot Dip Galvanized 20'L x 96"W Overall 168"L x 64"W Load Area 18,800# GVWR; Estimated Capacity 14,500# Capacity 72"Dia x 56"W Reel Capacity 24"H Sides w/ LogiPerf Slots For Logistic Straps & Accessories 24"H Stainless Steel Tailgate w/ Stainless Paddle Latch & 90° Hold Hold Open Cables 2 1/4" Galvanized Reel Bar w/ Cast Bronze Positioning Collars w/

Lifting Hooks Latch Pins to Encapsulate Reel Bar Side Reel Bar Holders High Visibility Wheel Nut Indicators 3"ID 60,000# Pintle Eye w/ Galvanized Multi-Position & Reversable 11"L Adjustable & Reversible Hitch Extension - Galvanized 3/8"-Grade 70 Safety Chain Group w/ Slip Hooks & Safety Clasps 10,000# EZ-Up Jack w/ Drop Leg; Stainless Steel Swivel w/ Bronze Housing & Handle & Retainer Clip Xenoy Weatherproof Registration Container 5/8"Dia x 5"L Bronze Grounding Lug Bolted to Frame w/ Bronze Fasteners 8854 4-Watt Stainless Steel Solar Battery Box w/ Fuse Protection 450 CCA Wet Cell Battery w/ Rubber Protecting Bottom & Top Sealed Breakaway w/ LED Battery Condition Indicator

(2) 8500-FO All Weather Wheel Chock w/ Urethane Grip - Orange w/ Almag Chock Holders

(2) 3-Rope Swivel Hook Assemblies Front Bulkhead - Galv Treadgrip Catwalks Front Undercarriage Bolt-On 3/16" Treadplate Floor 10 Gauge Smooth Fenders 4" x 6" x 1/4" Bent Tubing Main Frame 4" x 8" x 1/4" Rear Tube Protecting Lighting, License Plate & Wiring

(8) 3500# Ultimate Load Rated Stainless Steel Bolt-On Tie Downs

(4) Each Side w/ Stainless Steel Button Cap Fastener Sets Almag Adjustable Outriggers w/ Bolt-On Bronze Housings Plain Black 1/4" Mud Flaps - No Logo Sealed Beam LED Lamps w/ Sealed Waterproof Wiring Harness Recessed ABS License Plate Mount w/ Integrated Light Conspicuity Markings to Meet DOT Requirements Hot-Dip Galvanized Trailer & Wheels Accessories Imron 3.5+ Polyurethane Gray Stainless Steel Fasteners Below 1/2"; Grade-8 Fasteners 1/2" & Above; Lock Nuts Used Exclusively Where Applicable 10-Year Structural, Parts & Labor On All Sauber Manufactured Components; 10-Year Galvanized Finish Warranty 3-Year Total Parts & Labor Coverage w/ Labor Reimbursement 8K Torflex Electric Undercarriage 12.25" x 3.38" FSA Electric Brakes 19566 215/75R17.5 LRH Tire/Rim Assy - 4500# Customer Specified Trailer Socket 11118 6-Way SAE Socket w/ 12762 52"L Special Jumper Cord 2 1/4" Gen II Saddle w/ Retainer Tongue Area Tool Box - 24"Lx32"Wx12"D 14 Ga Stainless Lid & Base w/ Rubber Lining - S2685-1 10684 Stainless Paddle Latch 12492 Gas Spring Ball Studs Gas Spring 11024 60# x 8.5" x 12"

(1) 10296 1/4"-20 x 2-1/4 U-Bolt - Zinc Removable 3"x4" Upright Set w/ Receivers - Fastener Installation Upgrade to 24"H Galvanized Tailgate w/ Stainless Steel Latches & 90-Degree Chain Hold Open PRC Type Squared Fenders LS Fender Vertical Receiver Installation 3/16" Squared Fenders to Support (3) 2"ID x 6"L Receiver Tubes Centered Undercarriage; (1) Front Fender; (1) Rear Fender All Approximately 3/16" From Outside Trailer w/ 5/8"Dia Retainer Hole 2.5" From Tube Top; 4" Above Fender Top; 100# Capacity Customer Approval Drawing @ Order

The requested equipment includes specialized utility trailer features and galvanized construction required for durability, longevity, and operational use within KUA’s utility environment. Based on market research conducted by KUA, Sauber MFG. CO. is believed to be the only source capable of providing a fully galvanized heavy duty trailer meeting KUA required specifications and operational needs.

Note: The vendor must fill and submit Certificate of Confidentiality with their offering (separate attachment)

Submittals shall be received through KUA’s Procurement portal via VendorLink at https://www.myvendorlink.com/. For any questions, email the Procurement Division at Procurement@kua.com.

Submission Deadline: August 3, 2026 at 12:00 P.M. to be considered.

https://www.myvendorlink.com/ mailto:Procurement@kua.com