Deck Trailer, RFQ-R5-0616-01

The California Department of Fish and Wildlife is conducting a Request for Quotation (RFQ-R5-0616-01) for a deck trailer to be used for towing large agricultural equipment such as tractors. The procurement is specifically for San Diego County, with delivery targeted to the Rancho Jamul Ecological Reserve in Jamul, CA. The solicitation requires one new deck trailer with precise specifications, including a 21-25 foot deck length, 96-102 inch width, and 16,000-17,000 lb gross vehicle weight rating (GVWR). The trailer must meet comprehensive technical requirements for frame, axles, and ramps, and will be subject to mandatory inspection by a state inspector prior to acceptance. The RFQ was posted on May 3, 2016, with responses due by May 16, 2016, at 2:00 PM, and delivery required by July 30, 2016. The procurement will be awarded on an "all or none" basis, with F.O.B. Destination terms, and bidders must complete multiple attachments including Bidder Declaration, Recycled Content Certification, Payee Data Record, and other required documentation.

The solicitation includes specific set-aside provisions and preferences, notably a 5% bid preference for California certified small businesses and non-small businesses that demonstrate at least 25% small business subcontractor participation. Additionally, the procurement incorporates Disabled Veteran Business Enterprise (DVBE) program requirements, which may provide additional considerations for qualifying vendors. While no incumbent vendor is specified, the procurement explicitly requires new equipment, expressly prohibiting used or discontinued models. Bidders must also complete a Darfur Contracting Act Certification, indicating compliance with specific ethical contracting standards. Though a specific budget range is not detailed in the available documentation, the technical specifications and procurement requirements suggest this is a specialized equipment procurement likely valued in the moderate to high five-figure range, depending on the precise trailer configuration and manufacturer selected.