Gooseneck dump trailer

The Department of the Interior Bureau of Indian Affairs Western Region is soliciting quotes for one Big Tex 16GX-14 Gooseneck Tandem Axle Dump Trailer or an equivalent model. This Request for Quote (RFQ) seeks a heavy-duty trailer with specific technical specifications, including a 17,500 lb Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR), 4,980 lb empty weight, and a 14' bed length. The solicitation requires the successful contractor to deliver the trailer to the Uintah & Ouray Agency in Ft. Duchesne, Utah, and provide comprehensive operational training, operating manuals, and warranty materials. Quotes will be evaluated using a lowest-priced, technically acceptable methodology, with all requirements needing to be met for consideration. The response deadline is February 7, 2025, at 5:00 PM Mountain Standard Time, with a required delivery date of June 30, 2025.

This procurement is specifically set aside for an Indian Small Business Economic Enterprise (ISBEE) under NAICS code 336212, which has a size standard of 1,000 employees. Potential offerors must complete an Indian Economic Enterprise (IEE) Representation Form and certify their eligibility under the Buy Indian Act, maintaining qualification throughout the solicitation, award, and contract performance periods. The contract will be a firm-fixed-price arrangement with FOB destination terms, meaning the supplier is responsible for delivery to the specified location. The trailer is intended for professional use in challenging conditions, with a robust design featuring a 12,220 lbs load capacity and dimensions of 83" bed width and 68" overall height. Contractors must be prepared to demonstrate full compliance with technical specifications and provide all necessary documentation upon delivery.