DFSBT RFQ Replace ST697G Cargo Trailer / FLEET

The Massachusetts Department of Fire Services is requesting quotes for a single 20-foot enclosed utility tandem axle cargo trailer to replace a 2001 Wells Cargo model under a Small Business Purchasing Program (SBPP) set-aside, with sealed bids due November 3, 2026 at 2:00 PM and questions due October 27, 2026 at 10:00 AM.

This is a SBPP set-aside targeting eligible small businesses; non-SBPP vendors may be considered only if an inadequate pool of responsive SBPP bids is received. The procurement references Statewide Contract FAC 116, Category 7, Region 3, and a minimum of three quotations must be obtained.

The trailer specifications are comprehensive. The unit must feature a 10,000-pound GVW, bowed or rounded aluminum roof with full 8-foot interior width and 78–80 inch interior height, ramp door with assisted cable lift on the rear, walk-through door on the right front, LED lighting, solar charging capability, and torsion axles. The exterior must be bright red with custom Department of Fire Services lettering applied per the attached Vehicle Lettering Guide, which mandates Bookman Old Style font, Dupont L6572 red paint, specific reflective stripe patterns (six-inch solid with one-inch skinny stripes), chevron markings covering a minimum of 50 percent of the rear surface in reflective red and yellow, and E-Track installation. Bidders must provide separate pricing for roof bow spacing (12-inch or 16-inch on center), wheel assembly finishes (galvanized or aluminum coated), and frame corrosion protection (hot-dip galvanized or curable undercoating).

The initial contract term runs from April 30, 2027 through April 30, 2031. Delivery to the Stow campus is required no later than May 14, 2027. Quote prices must remain valid for 90 days. Contact Bettina Tersoni at 978-567-3136 or bettina.tersoni@mass.gov for inquiries.