1 rescue trailer (uasi)

The City of Long Beach is requesting bids for one animal rescue trailer to house and transport small animals during or after emergency or terrorist events under ITB FM-24-424, with bids due May 23, 2024 at 11:00 a.m. PST, and questions due May 9, 2024. The procurement is funded through the Urban Areas Security Initiative (UASI) Program with a hard delivery deadline of December 15, 2024.

The trailer must be a current model from acceptable manufacturers: Jackson Creek Manufacturing, Jones Trailers Company, or Millennium Trailers. Specifications include minimum 6,100 GVWR, 19-foot length, 84-inch width and interior height, stainless steel animal compartments with cages, sanitation systems with fresh and wastewater tanks, a 5,500-watt Onan generator, 13.5K BTU air conditioning and 5.5K heating units, and a three-year warranty covering defects in material and workmanship. The contractor must identify a single warranty and repair facility approved by the City within 25 miles of Long Beach City Hall and provide service within one working day of notification.

The City received two bids. The City intends to award to Legacy Brothers Inc., of Douglas, Georgia, as the lowest responsive bidder at $58,188.75 including freight ($51,628.75 plus $6,560.00 freight). The competing bid from D Jones LTD DBA Jones Trailer Company totaled $64,199.25 ($61,218.00 plus $2,981.25 freight). Delivery must occur within 180 business days of order placement. Payment terms are NET 30.

Bidders must provide five current customer references, maintain commercial general liability insurance of $1 million per occurrence and $2 million aggregate, workers' compensation coverage, and automobile liability insurance of $500,000 combined single limit. The City is named as additional insured. Equal Benefits Ordinance compliance applies to for-profit contractors with City contracts exceeding $100,000 or entities generating $350,000 in annual gross receipts from City property leases. Bids must be submitted electronically through the City's secure bidding system at https://longbeachbuys.buyspeed.com. City response to questions is due by May 14, 2024.