Equipment Trailers

The Escambia County School District's Procurement Department is seeking to procure four specific equipment trailers through an Invitation to Bid (ITB #260705) for use by its Operations Departments. The required trailers include a 7 x 16 DTB dump trailer with 14K rating, an 8.5 x 25' FDP deckover bumper pull trailer, a 6 x 12 single axle enclosed trailer, and a 102" x 30' heavy duty equipment trailer. The bid was posted on October 17, 2025, with a bid opening scheduled for November 3, 2025, at 1:30 p.m. CST. Bidders must submit comprehensive pricing that includes warranty and delivery, with pre-approved brands including Ironbull and J & C. The District has established detailed technical requirements for each trailer, specifying axle ratings, side wall heights, ramp configurations, and frame specifications. The bid evaluation is set for November 4, 2025, with School Board approval anticipated on November 18, 2025, and the agreement start date of November 19, 2025.

Vendors must submit multiple compliance documents, including a current business license, certification forms regarding debarment, public records compliance, risk management, drug-free workplace, and E-Verify compliance. The District reserves the right to evaluate and award by lot, partial lot, or by item at its sole discretion, with bids requiring pricing for at least one item to be considered responsive. While no specific set-aside designations or disadvantaged enterprise requirements are mentioned, vendors must demonstrate comprehensive technical and administrative capabilities. The procurement does not specify an exact budget range, but bidders must provide detailed pricing for each trailer type. The District's approach allows for flexible awarding, potentially enabling multiple vendors to secure partial contracts based on their specific trailer offerings and compliance with technical specifications.