327-SFK-Utility Trailer

The State of Alabama, through the Alabama School of Math and Science (ASMC), is soliciting bids on a single new 6' by 12' utility trailer with ramp gate and electric brakes, with bids due September 3, 2026.

The trailer must meet specifications to safely transport a 2027 Can-Am Defender XU XT HD11 UTV, with a minimum usable deck width of 6 feet between rails and minimum usable deck length of 12 feet. Required features include a rear drop/ramp gate, electric brakes, breakaway braking system, DOT-compliant lighting and reflectors, safety chains, heavy-duty treated wood or comparable decking, adequate tie-down points, and properly rated tires and wheels for the trailer's Gross Vehicle Weight Rating. Only new equipment is acceptable; used or refurbished trailers are ineligible. Vendors must submit comprehensive specifications with bids, including manufacturer, model number, GVWR, payload capacity, usable deck dimensions, and tire specifications, along with a manufacturer's warranty.

Delivery and invoicing must occur on or before September 30, 2026, to ASMC in Jasper, Alabama at 1811 2nd Avenue, 2nd Floor. Failure to guarantee delivery by this deadline disqualifies bidders from consideration. The procurement is conducted as a Quick Quote through Alabama Buys with electronic participation required. The resulting contract carries a total cost cap of $25,000 or a maximum term of five years from the effective date, whichever is reached first, and may be renewed annually by written agreement of both parties. Fixed pricing is required, with price escalation requests permitted only when material or labor costs increase significantly through no fault of the supplier, capped at 5 percent of annual contract cost. Suppliers must comply with E-Verify enrollment verification, Alabama sales tax certification, and Secretary of State registration for foreign corporations.