554-25-009 Enclosed Response Trailer

The Texas Animal Health Commission is soliciting bids for IFB No. 554-25-009, a procurement for one 24' Stealth Nomad Enclosed Hauler trailer designed for livestock disease outbreak responses. The trailer must feature a front kitchen, capability to sleep four people, a bumper pull hitch with 2-5/16 A-frame coupler, GVWR between 10,000-14,000 pounds, two axles, overall length of 28-31 feet, and an interior height of 7-8 feet. Specific required features include a kitchen area with refrigerator/sink/microwave, holding tanks for fresh/gray/black water, an awning, tongue jack, stabilizing jacks, air conditioner, and DOT-approved LED lights and safety chains. The bid documents specify a minimum one-year warranty, with vendors allowed to propose equivalent products if they include published specifications. Key procurement dates include a bid submission deadline of Tuesday, August 19th, 2025 at 2:00 PM CST, with vendor questions due by August 12th, 2025, and an anticipated award in August 2025. Delivery requirements mandate scheduling between 8 AM and 4 PM, Monday through Friday, excluding holidays, with vendors responsible for comprehensive make-ready checks including hitch, wheel bearings, tire pressure, and lighting systems.

No specific set-aside designations or restrictions on responding organizations were explicitly outlined in the procurement documents. The bid requires vendors to complete a comprehensive Information and Certifications Form (Attachment A) that includes declarations about company demographics, HUB status, and compliance with various Texas Government Code sections and federal regulations. Electronic invoicing is preferred, with payment processed within 30 days of satisfactory delivery in accordance with the Texas Prompt Payment Act. Sealed bids must be mailed to the Texas Animal Health Commission Purchasing Department at 2105 Kramer Lane, Austin, TX 78758, with electronic or fax submissions being automatically rejected. While no specific budget range was provided, the procurement is for a single trailer with pricing to include freight, and the state agency is exempt from all state taxes. Vendors must provide detailed compliance certifications covering areas such as anti-terrorism measures, environmental standards, employment verification, and other statutory requirements, with potential disqualification for incomplete submissions.