Conservation/SLD/FW - Trailer HD tandem axle

The State of Alabama's State Lands Division is procuring a new 2026 heavy-duty tandem axle trailer through an all-or-none Quick Quote solicitation posted on April 20, 2026, with a response due date of April 23, 2026. The procurement is designated for Mobile County and requires delivery to 3608 Fairground Road, Montgomery, Alabama 36110. The trailer specifications are highly detailed and must be met in their entirety without substitutions, including a Lone Wolf D14 or equivalent model with a 10,400-pound gross vehicle weight rating, 83-inch width, 20-foot length, HD tandem axle, 225/75R15 10-ply radial tires, treated pine floor, 7-way plug, tractor gate, two lift assists, set-back jack, 5-foot side ramp gate, mesh baskets with stake pockets, Bulldog coupler, eight heavy-duty D-rings mounted inside the frame, a checker plate lockable toolbox, and a spare tire. The State will arrange pickup for vendors located within a 75-mile radius of Birmingham, Alabama; vendors outside this radius must include delivery costs in their pricing. Suppliers must register in Alabama Buys and submit responses electronically through the portal prior to the April 23, 2026 deadline. No formal evaluation criteria beyond bid submission and price reasonableness analysis are specified in the available documentation.

The solicitation does not explicitly identify set-aside designations or restrictions limiting responses to specific organization types, though all suppliers must comply with Alabama's E-Verify requirements, register with the Alabama Secretary of State if foreign corporations, and certify compliance with state sales tax laws. There are no identified incumbent vendors or integration requirements with existing infrastructure noted in the procurement documents. The contract award value does not exceed $25,000, with the option for annual renewal by written agreement of both parties and a maximum term of five years from the effective date. The State of Alabama is exempt from sales tax and will not indemnify suppliers. Price escalation requests during performance are permitted only with written approval from both parties and cannot exceed 5 percent of annual contract cost. The State reserves the right to conduct cost realism and price reasonableness analyses on all bids and may request proof of qualifications, manufacturer authorizations, and certificates of insurance after bid opening.