32-12-6646 body, 12 FT cargo, roll-off

The California Department of Transportation (Caltrans), Division of Equipment, is issuing an Invitation for Bid (IFB 32-12-6646) for a one-time acquisition of five (5) units of 12-foot cargo roll-off bodies with liftgates to support state transportation operations. The equipment must be manufactured new in the latest model configuration and delivered to two specified Caltrans facilities: four units to Shop 8 in San Bernardino, California, and one unit to Shop 9 in Bishop, California. All units must comply with State of California Specification 80203-432-261 and accompanying technical drawings, with manufacturing standards including AWS D14.3-82 welding specifications, FMVSS electrical compliance, and Caltrans Equipment Quality Standards for paint and coatings. The pre-completion inspection of the first production unit must occur within 150 days of purchase order issuance, with full inspection, delivery, and acceptance of all remaining units required within 270 days. Bidding is due on May 28, 2026, at 2:00 PM, with a public bid opening scheduled for 2:15 PM via conference call, and the award will be made on an "All or None" basis to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder. Pricing must be submitted on the state's pricing sheet on an all-inclusive, F.O.B. Destination, Freight Prepaid basis with no additional charges for delivery, insurance, or ancillary costs, and prices shall remain fixed for a minimum of four months from purchase order issuance.

Bidders must possess a California retailer's seller's permit and complete all required state certifications, including attestations for compliance with the Darfur Contracting Act and Iran Contracting Act. Vendors are required to provide proof of ability to supply repair parts within five working days and must execute an In-Shop Warranty Agreement prior to award, with a mandatory one-year warranty covering parts and labor commencing from the date Caltrans places each unit into service. Late delivery charges of $35.00 per unit per workday will apply, capped at 25 percent of the total order value. The solicitation documents do not specify designated set-asides for disadvantaged enterprises, current incumbent vendors, or existing infrastructure integration requirements. The state reserves the right to authorize up to a 10 percent increase to the purchase order for state-requested options or unanticipated work and may select payment methods via direct purchase or financing through the State Financial Marketplace; however, specific award values or budget ranges are not disclosed in the available solicitation materials.