32-12-6621 body, brine, 2500 gallon, roll-off

The California Department of Transportation (Caltrans), Division of Equipment, is conducting a one-time acquisition for four brine bodies with 2,500-gallon roll-off capacity designed for anti-icing applications on three-axle truck chassis. Three units are designated for delivery to Caltrans Shop 3 in Marysville, California, and one unit for Caltrans Shop 8 in San Bernardino, California. Each body must comply with State of California Specification BDYROBRNTK53-444-261 and include integrated components such as hose reels, spray systems, hydraulic pumps capable of 3,000 PSI minimum, five-valve control manifolds, dual brine spray bars with rotating capability, gutter flusher and fan nozzle assembly, tank level sensors, landing legs with dual pin supports, and comprehensive electrical harness systems featuring dual connector options, flashing amber LED lighting, work lamps, marker lights, and a seven-way trailer plug interface. All construction must utilize 304 stainless steel throughout for corrosion resistance, with 316 stainless steel fasteners, and must meet all Caltrans Equipment Quality Standards and detailed tolerance specifications. The invitation for bid was released on April 28, 2026, with questions due by May 12, 2026, at 4:00 PM, and bids due May 21, 2026, at 2:00 PM, followed by a public bid opening via conference call at 2:15 PM the same day. The contract requires a three-phase inspection process with pre-production inspection in Sacramento within 10 working days of request, pre-delivery inspection at the supplier's facility, and final inspection at the delivery destination, with first unit delivery required no later than 270 days after purchase order receipt and final acceptance of all units by 390 days. Pricing shall be submitted on an F.O.B. Destination, Freight Prepaid basis with all-inclusive pricing covering delivery, drayage, taxes, permits, bonds, and insurance, and prices must remain fixed for a minimum of four months from purchase order issuance. The award will be made on an "All or None" basis to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder.

A five percent small business preference is available to bidders certified as California small businesses or to non-small businesses committing at least 25 percent subcontracting to certified small businesses, and the Disabled Veteran Business Enterprise (DVBE) Incentive program is available, though DVBE participation requirements are waived for this solicitation. All equipment must be new, latest-model production units with comprehensive warranty coverage of one year from the date Caltrans places the unit into service, and suppliers must establish a fully operational warranty service provider in California within 45 days if authorized dealer status is terminated. Late delivery charges of $145.00 per unit per workday apply, not to exceed 25 percent of the total order value. No specific budget range or award value is disclosed in the available solicitation documents, and no incumbent vendors or current contractors are identified. The solicitation does not reference any existing infrastructure or technology that requires integration beyond compliance with the detailed technical specifications and Caltrans equipment standards provided in the specification documents and accompanying technical drawings.