28 passenger tram trailer

The South Carolina Department of Disabilities and Special Needs (SCDDSN) is seeking to procure a single 28-passenger tram trailer for the Whitten Center location in Clinton, South Carolina through a competitive Request for Quote (RFQ) solicitation. The procurement requires a new, built-to-order tram trailer with specific technical specifications, including tandem axles, a 10,000 lbs. GVWR, heavy-duty steel chassis, diamond-plated aluminum floor covering, aluminum roof skin, white powder-coated body, and seating capacity for 28 passengers. The tram trailer must also feature hydraulic drum brakes and be manufactured in the United States. Bidders are required to submit sealed package offers by October 30, 2023, at 10:00 AM to the SCDDSN Central Office in Columbia. Prospective bidders must submit any questions by October 13, 2023, at 10:00 AM, and the award notice will be posted on November 1, 2023, with a contract period from November 2, 2023, to April 1, 2024. The procurement will be awarded to the lowest responsible and responsive bidder based on unit and extended pricing for the tram trailer.

The solicitation requires all bidders to be registered with the State of South Carolina vendor registration system and comply with state procurement regulations, including certifications regarding independent price determination, debarment status, drug-free workplace compliance, and ethics requirements. Bidders may claim South Carolina or United States end-product preferences if the tram trailer qualifies as made, manufactured, or grown domestically. The contract documents will include the solicitation as amended, the bidder's offer, award notification, and any resulting purchase orders. Delivery will be made F.O.B. destination to the Whitten Center at 28373 Highway 76 East, Clinton, South Carolina 29325. The procurement officer for this solicitation is Carlos Burns, who can be reached at 803-898-9631 or carlos.burns@ddsn.sc.gov. While specific budget ranges are not explicitly stated, the solicitation indicates that the bid price must include all costs associated with equipment, shipping, setup, and delivery to the designated facility.