32-12-6630 Reversible Snow/ Rock Plow (9-Foot)

The California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) has issued a one-time procurement solicitation (ID: 685632bf01d6ae8c9301560e) for one hundred (100) Reversible Snow/Rock Plows, specifically 9-foot models, to be supplied in accordance with State of California Specification 10804-646-251. This solicitation covers jurisdictions including Sacramento County and San Francisco City, with the procurement focused on specialized heavy equipment for winter road maintenance and rock clearing operations. The procurement opportunity was posted on June 19, 2025, with proposals due by July 17, 2025, indicating a relatively short response window of approximately 28 days. The attached solicitation document (IFB_Solicitation-32-12-6630_Pkg_06-19-2025.pdf, 13MB) contains comprehensive details about technical specifications, submission requirements, and evaluation criteria. Potential vendors must carefully review the full specification document to ensure complete compliance with the state's detailed equipment requirements, which likely include specific manufacturing standards, performance capabilities, and durability specifications for extreme winter and rocky terrain conditions.

While specific set-aside designations are not explicitly detailed in the provided information, California state procurement typically encourages participation from small businesses, disadvantaged business enterprises (DBEs), and local manufacturers. The procurement appears to be a standard competitive bid for equipment acquisition, suggesting that qualified manufacturers and equipment suppliers meeting the technical specifications can compete. The total procurement volume of one hundred plows indicates a significant investment in transportation infrastructure maintenance equipment, which suggests a potential contract value in the multi-million dollar range. The procurement is limited to specialized snow and rock plow equipment meeting precise state specifications, which may restrict participation to manufacturers with specific engineering capabilities and experience in producing heavy-duty municipal road maintenance vehicles. Interested vendors should thoroughly review the attached solicitation package to understand the complete technical requirements, submission protocols, and evaluation methodology for this state-level procurement opportunity.