Trailer_RFI_livestock_2025.pdf
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- Livestock Trailer(s)
- Solicitation number
- BPM006915
- Issued by
- Maricopa County, Phoenix City, Arizona
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This Request for Information (RFI) is issued by the Arizona Department of Agriculture to solicit vendor feedback and specifications for livestock trailers. The agency is seeking comparable or equivalent trailers to a 16' Swift Built bumper pull livestock trailer, with side openings as a key required feature. Vendors are requested to provide model numbers, detailed specifications, photos, and quotations for new condition trailers with delivery costs included to Phoenix, Arizona. The RFI response deadline is April 13, 2025, at 5:00 PM MST, with responses submitted electronically through the Arizona Procurement Portal (APP). This RFI does not constitute a binding solicitation or guarantee that a formal procurement will follow; rather, it serves as a preliminary information-gathering process to inform potential future acquisition decisions.
The Arizona Department of Agriculture is not tax exempt and will bear applicable sales taxes. Respondents are responsible for all costs associated with RFI submission. Information marked as proprietary or confidential by respondents will be protected to the extent permissible by law, with reasonable advance notice provided if the state is required to release such materials. Responses to the RFI will remain confidential until the procurement process concludes or two years from the RFI due date have lapsed, whichever occurs first. All inquiries regarding the RFI must be directed to Procurement Officer Doug Marsh through the APP Discussion Forum. No specific contract award value, set-asides, or incumbent vendor information is provided in this RFI document.
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Arizona Department of Agriculture 1802 W Jackson St #78
Phoenix AZ 85007
REQUEST FOR INFORMATION
RFI Template Written Submissions | Revision No. 0 | Revised 04-24 | Page 1 of 3
Description: Livestock Trailer Date: 4/4/2025
Procurement Officer:
Doug Marsh, CPO dmarsh@azsal.gov
602.744.4924
Response Due: 4/13/2025 @ 5:00 PM MST
GENERAL INFORMATION
In accordance with Arizona Revised Statutes (A.R.S.) § 41-2555, the Arizona Department of Agriculture hereby gives notice via this Request for Information (RFI), that it is seeking responses, feedback, suggestions and comments regarding the items set forth herein.
In accordance with Arizona Administrative Code (A.A.C.) R2-7-G301, responses to an RFI are not Offers (as defined in A.A.C. R2-7-101(34)) and cannot be accepted to form a binding contract. To the extent allowed by law, information contained in a response to an RFI shall remain confidential until the procurement process is concluded or two (2) years from the RFI’s due date have lapsed, whichever occurs first.
If information in the RFI submission is considered proprietary, trade secret, or otherwise confidential, please follow the instructions regarding confidential information below to maintain the confidentiality beyond the conclusion of the RFI process.
Respondents are solely responsible for expenses associated with responding to the RFI. The State of Arizona is under no obligation to the respondents with respect to the outcome of this RFI; there is no guarantee that this RFI will lead to a solicitation.
INSTRUCTIONS
1. Inquiries
All questions related to this RFI must be submitted through the State’s eProcurement System, Arizona Procurement Portal (APP) (https://app.az.gov/) using the Discussion Forum tab. All inquiries must be marked as Q&A and addressed to the Procurement Officer identified as the solicitation’s owner. Any other contact shall be directed to the Procurement Officer listed in APP. Questions should reference the applicable page and paragraph number.
https://app.az.gov/
RFI Template Written Submissions | Revision No. 0 | Revised 04-24 | Page 2 of 3
2. Submission of RFI Response
a. Any submission contents considered by the respondent to be proprietary or confidential shall be clearly marked as such. In response to such requests, the State will make reasonable efforts to maintain the confidentiality of these materials to the extent permissible by law. However, should the State be required to release these materials, the State will provide the respondent reasonable notice in advance of doing so in order to allow the respondent time to take any action to prevent these materials from being released.
b. Respondents should, at a minimum, address those items listed in the “Requested
Items” section of the RFI. Responses should be as detailed as possible. Respondents may provide supplemental information in addition to those items requested.
c. RFI Responses must be submitted electronically through the State’s eProcurement system before the due date and time identified in APP.
d. APP Support: To assist in the submission of a response, additional resources offered by the State Procurement Office and Quick Reference Guides available. This information can be found at https://spo.az.gov/app/supplier/training. Additional assistance is available through the APP Help Desk. The Help Desk can be contacted via email at app@azdoa.gov or via telephone support at (602) 542-7600.
PURPOSE
The Arizona Department of Agriculture (AZDA) needs to acquire one or more livestock trailers.
OVERVIEW
The Arizona Department of Agriculture has identified a trailer that suits its purposes. AZDA is requesting vendors to provide it with comparable trailers to the one specified below.
REQUESTED ITEMS
Livestock trailer like or equivalent to 16’ Swift Built, bumper pull, livestock trailer. See photo.
The side openings of the trailer are a key feature required by AZDA. The trailer must be in new condition. Please provide model number, specifications, a photo of the trailer recommended, and a quotation for the trailer as specified. Remember to include delivery costs (if any) to Phoenix, AZ. AZDA is not tax exempt.
https://spo.az.gov/app/supplier/training mailto:app@azdoa.gov
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