2 tilt bed trailers

The State of Maine, specifically the Maine Department of Transportation (MDOT) and Kennebec County, is seeking to procure two tilt bed tagalong trailers through a competitive bidding process. The solicitation, posted on July 16, 2007, with a bid submission deadline of July 30, 2007, requires trailers with a gross vehicle weight rating (GVWR) of 12,000 pounds, tandem axle configuration, and electric brakes. Specific technical requirements include a minimum 16-foot bed length, 2-inch thick hardwood deck, 10-degree tilt angle, LED lighting, and a 3-inch pintle eye hitch. The trailers must meet all applicable federal and state regulatory standards and provide optimal road handling characteristics when towing at maximum capacity. Evaluation criteria will focus on best value, considering factors such as quality, specification conformity, delivery time, and ultimate cost, with the Division of Purchases reserving the right to reject any or all bids.

No specific set-aside designations or restrictions for disadvantaged enterprises were explicitly mentioned in the procurement documents. The bid requires vendors to maintain a parts inventory within Maine, with 95% parts availability within 48 hours and 24-hour availability for expendable items. Bidders must provide a minimum 90-day warranty, and MDOT reserves the right to perform warranty work in-house and recover associated costs from the manufacturer or dealer. While no specific budget range was provided, the contract allows for potential quantity adjustments of up to 10% above or below the initially ordered amount. The state is exempt from federal taxes and Maine state sales and use taxes, and the procurement process includes provisions for potential tie-bid resolution, such as preferential treatment for in-state bidders or determination by drawing lots.