2 tilt bed trailers

The Maine Department of Transportation is seeking to procure two tilt bed tagalong trailers through a competitive bidding process issued by the state's Division of Purchases. The solicitation, posted on August 1, 2007, with proposals due by August 15, 2007, requires trailers with specific technical specifications including a 12,000-pound gross vehicle weight rating, tandem axles, electric brakes, and a minimum deck length of 16 feet. Key requirements include low deck height, LED lighting, integrated fenders, and a toolbox, with trailers mandated to meet all federal and state regulations for weight and road handling characteristics when towing standard construction equipment. Bidders must submit detailed proposals outlining their parts and service programs, with evaluation focusing on best value and responsiveness to the technical specifications. Successful vendors must demonstrate parts availability within 48 hours, capability to perform warranty work, and provide repair and parts manuals with a minimum 90-day warranty.

The solicitation does not explicitly indicate specific set-aside designations or restrictions on bidder qualifications, though standard state procurement practices typically apply. No incumbent vendors are identified in the documentation, and no specific budget range or award value is listed for the trailer procurement. The contract terms specify that the state reserves the right to increase or decrease ordered quantities by up to 10% and can reject any or all bids. Vendors must use prescribed bidding forms and submit responses through a secure response system, with potential consequences for repeated non-responsiveness including removal from the state's bidder register. Additionally, the contract cannot be assigned, sublet, or transferred without written consent from the state, and bidders are exempt from Maine State Sales and Use Taxes for this procurement.