40FT STANDARD USED SHIPPING/ STORAGE CONTAINERSBid Documents

The Indiana State Police is seeking to procure three 40-foot shipping and storage containers through a competitive bid process (Bid #00100000000086282) to be delivered to three separate locations: Lowell, Fort Wayne, and Evansville, Indiana. The containers will be used for storing attic stock, lab supplies, and equipment for three new police posts. The solicitation requires bidders to submit comprehensive quotes that include all shipping and additional costs, with strict instructions that any charges not initially quoted will not be reimbursed. The bid is open from November 21, 2025, with a firm submission deadline of December 31, 2025, at 10:00 AM EDST. Submission methods include email to kwebster@isp.in.gov, fax to 317-232-6668, or mail to the Indiana State Police Fiscal Section. Quotes must remain valid for 90 days following the event, and electronic submission through the supplier portal is explicitly prohibited. Bidders must provide complete bid packages, with all documentation returned as part of their response.

The solicitation includes several potential purchasing preferences for bidders, including U.S. Manufactured Product Preference, Indiana Business Preference, Indiana Manufactured Preference, and Indiana Small Business Preference. Minority and Women's Business Enterprises (MWBE) and Indiana Veteran Owned Small Business Enterprise (IVOSB) subcontractor commitment goals are applicable to this procurement. Bidders must complete mandatory certifications, including drug-free workplace, non-collusion, employment eligibility verification, and ethics compliance. Businesses must be registered as a Bidder with the State of Indiana and maintain current registration information. Suppliers selected under the Indiana Small Business Preference must perform a minimum of 80 percent of the work with their own forces. The contract terms specify that it is non-assignable and cannot be subcontracted without prior written consent. Awarded contractors must authorize electronic funds transfer for state payments and provide written authorization with their financial institution details. While no specific budget range is detailed in the documents, the procurement is for three containers to be delivered to state police facilities.