135-150 HP Wheeled Tractor

The California Department of General Services (DGS) Procurement Division is soliciting bids on behalf of the Department of Fish and Wildlife for two 135-150 HP wheeled tractors to be delivered to the Gray Lodge Wildlife Area in Gridley, California. The procurement is an Invitation for Bid (IFB #3600-0000000840) with specific technical requirements including air conditioning, air ride seat, ROPS, turbocharged engine, PTO with 540/1000 RPM speeds, EPA Tier 4b/Final emissions compliance, 4WD, hydraulic differential lock, suspended front axle, and specific tire sizing specifications. Electronic bid submissions are not allowed, and physical bids must be submitted by April 28, 2016, at 2:00 PM. Vendors must provide a factory authorized service dealer within 30 miles of the wildlife area, and the tractor model must be available in the dealer's showroom for public sale. Delivery is required within 120 calendar days after receipt of the purchase order, and a single-phase inspection will be conducted prior to delivery. Questions regarding the solicitation were required to be submitted in writing by April 21, 2016, to the event contact.

The solicitation includes provisions for small business preferences and provides Disabled Veteran Business Enterprise (DVBE) incentives under the Target Area Contract Preference Act (TACPA). The procurement will be conducted under the Alternative Protest Process per Public Contract Code Section 12125. Pricing must be submitted on the provided cost worksheet and must be F.O.B. Destination with freight prepaid, with sales tax explicitly excluded from bid pricing. While no specific budget range is mentioned in the available documentation, the procurement is for two specialized agricultural tractors with comprehensive technical requirements. The competitive bidding process suggests vendors will be evaluated based on their ability to meet the detailed specifications, provide local service capabilities, and offer competitive pricing. Potential respondents must demonstrate compliance with all technical requirements, have an authorized dealer network, and be capable of delivering tractors that meet the specific performance and emissions standards outlined in the solicitation.