BID-WL-D3-Gooseneck Trailer-AWMA

The State of Alabama, specifically the Department of Conservation and Natural Resources Wildlife Division District 3, is issuing an Invitation to Bid for a heavy-duty tandem dual axle gooseneck trailer for the Autauga Wildlife Management Area. The procurement solicitation, designated BID-WL-D3-Gooseneck Trailer-AWMA, seeks a new, unused gooseneck trailer meeting specifications for a Better Built 25' + 5' model or equivalent with a gross weight capacity of 30,000 lbs and empty weight of 9,500 lbs. Key specifications include an 8'4" to 8'8" width, 25' deck length excluding a 5' dovetail, 2" oak flooring, fabricated I-beam mainbeams, dual 15,000 lb capacity axles with 48" minimum spacing, nine 17.5" dual 8-hole wheels with spare tire, electric brakes, and LED wiring with DOT approval. The trailer must be delivered within 30 days of purchase order receipt to Charles D. Kelley at Autauga WMA in Prattville, Alabama. Vendors submitting equivalent models must provide complete descriptive and technical literature with their bids; failure to provide required documentation may result in bid rejection. The solicitation was posted on May 5, 2026, with a questions deadline of May 20, 2026 at 5:00 pm and a bid due date of May 26, 2026. Award will be made on an "all or none" basis to the lowest responsible bidder meeting all specifications, with pricing firm for thirty days from vendor notification of award.

The procurement documents do not indicate specific set-aside designations or restrictions on organizational eligibility; however, all vendors must register in the Alabama Buys supplier portal and meet standard state compliance requirements including Alabama Secretary of State registration for foreign entities, E-Verify enrollment for employment verification, and Vendor Disclosure Statements for contracts exceeding $25,000. Bids must be submitted on an F.O.B. destination basis with all freight charges included in the bid price, and the State of Alabama pays thirty days in arrears after receipt of invoice. Physical inspection and operational evaluation may be conducted at no cost or obligation to the state. No specific budget range or award value is disclosed in the solicitation documents. An Intent to Award will be issued before final award, followed by a five-calendar-day protest period before award becomes final. The state reserves the right to conduct cost realism and price reasonableness analyses on all bids and may request written proof of qualifications, such as manufacturer's reseller authorization and certificates of insurance, after bid opening.