2024 AR450 Steel Quad-Axle Trailer

The Michigan Department of Natural Resources issued a Request for Proposal on February 9, 2023, for the procurement and delivery of one 2024 AR450 Steel Quad-Axle Trailer customized for use on a military Freightliner Semi Tractor. The trailer specifications include a 28-foot by 102-inch body with 62-inch side height, AR450 Hardox steel construction, quad-axle suspension with air lift capability, electric front-to-back flip tarp, backup camera system, premium black paint, and a capacity of 37 cubic yards with a trailer weight of 22,540 pounds. The contractor must ensure proper fitting to the 2009 M916A3 Freightliner, including fifth wheel height and swing clearance, and is responsible for all delivery costs on an F.O.B. Destination basis to Cheboygan, Michigan. The deadline for submission of questions was February 17, 2023, with answers posted by February 20, 2023, and the proposal submission deadline was 3:00 p.m. EST on February 24, 2023. Delivery and installation must be completed no later than June 30, 2023, with a contract term effective February 27, 2023, through September 30, 2023. Evaluation criteria include pass/fail determinations for the Vendor Questions Worksheet and Schedule A - Statement of Work, with pricing evaluation only for proposals meeting technical requirements, and consideration of qualified disabled veteran/service-disabled veteran-owned business status, Michigan economic impact, total cost of ownership, and prior performance. Liquidated damages of $500 plus $100 per day will be assessed for late or improper completion.

The procurement does not specify explicit set-aside designations; however, the State reserves the right to consider qualified disabled veteran-owned business and service-disabled veteran-owned business status as evaluation factors. Contractors must maintain commercial general liability insurance of $1,000,000 per occurrence, automobile liability of $1,000,000 per accident, and workers' compensation coverage. All proposals must be submitted electronically through the SIGMA VSS system and include mandatory documents consisting of the Confidential Treatment Form, Vendor Questions Worksheet, Schedule A - Statement of Work, and Schedule B - Vendor Price Quote. Pricing must remain firm for the entire contract period and include all wiring, air systems, and specified options. This procurement is subject to federal provisions including Equal Employment Opportunity, Clean Air Act and Federal Water Pollution Control Act compliance, and Byrd Anti-Lobbying Amendment requirements, as federal funds will be used to finance the contract. No specific award value or budget range was disclosed in the solicitation documents.