60K gvwr equipment trailer

The San Bernardino County Flood Control District issued Invitation to Bid (ITB) No. PWG126-OPERA-6352 on March 20, 2026, to procure one new, current-production 60,000-pound Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) dovetail equipment trailer with specifications for a 35-foot overall length, 22-foot main deck, 6-foot beaver tail, 102-inch deck width, three 22,500-pound dual-wheel air brake axles, and a minimum 50,000-pound payload capacity. The District seeks qualified vendors not only to supply the initial unit but also to furnish additional trailers in quantities ordered at times needed throughout the contract period. Bidders must submit proposals by April 10, 2026, at 3:30 PM, with technical questions due by March 31, 2026, at 3:30 PM. The successful vendor must complete delivery within 120 days after receipt of the County's Purchase Order on an FOB Destination basis, with delivery including pre-delivery inspection, Certified Weighmaster slip, and complete documentation. Pricing must remain firm and fixed for 12 months from the award date, with an option to extend for up to three additional years subject to annual price increases not exceeding the U.S. Department of Commerce price index or documented manufacturer increases. Bidders must be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM), provide W-9 tax documentation prior to award, and freight charges must be itemized as a separate line item; a $100 per day penalty applies for late delivery of units or required paperwork.

The District has implemented a local vendor preference policy granting a five percent preference to vendors with principal places of business within San Bernardino County boundaries, with matching rights extended to local vendors whose bids do not exceed the lowest non-local bid by more than five percent. No set-asides for disadvantaged enterprises were specified in the procurement documents. No incumbent vendors or current contractors were identified in the available documentation. The District reserves the right to waive specification variations, reject any or all bids, and conduct pre-award surveys to assess bidder capability. Payment terms are Net 60 days after invoice acceptance, excluding California sales/use tax and Federal excise tax. All bids remain subject to acceptance within 90 days after opening, with the contract award date to be determined; no specific budget range or award value was disclosed in the solicitation materials.