Four Pup Trailers for the Fire Rescue Department

Hillsborough County Fire Rescue Department is issuing a special procurement under Section 3-207 of the County's Procurement Policy for the purchase of four pup trailers and associated specialized equipment, with an estimated total cost of $202,758.00. The procurement includes two Wabash following trailers equipped with refurbished Maxon BMR-5500 solar panel charging systems for LG batteries, two Hyundai single axle converter dollies with transmission gears, and two Hyundai lead trailers also featuring refurbished Maxon BMR-5500 solar panel charging systems. Additional deliverables include 24" x 60" tool boxes, 110V shore power connections, LG battery chargers, 8,000 kW diesel generators (non-mounted, non-fueled), custom side doors with grab handles, and interior 18" LED lighting for each unit. The procurement deadline for submission of challenges to the intended award is May 6, 2026, with a required delivery date of June 30, 2026. This is a non-competitive procurement, and interested contractors who believe they can provide all identified trailers, equipment, and accessories must submit clear and convincing information challenging the intended award by the specified deadline through the EUNA Procurement submission portal; absent challenges, the award will likely proceed to Sun State International Trucks, LLC after the May 6, 2026 close date.

This procurement is designated as a special procurement based on the finding that Sun State International Trucks, LLC is the only located vendor capable of delivering the required equipment by the June 30, 2026 deadline. The procurement will be funded through a State of Florida grant rather than the Fire Rescue Department's operating budget, allowing the department to preserve its funds for other essential services. No specific set-aside designations for disadvantaged enterprises or restrictions on responding organizations have been identified in this notice. Sun State International Trucks, LLC, the incumbent vendor, has submitted quotes totaling $202,758.00, with Quote A valued at $100,926.00 and Quote B valued at $101,832.00, requiring a downpayment of $7,000.00 on each quote with the remaining balance due upon completion. Delivery will be FOB Hillsborough County, and the County reserves the right to extend the deadline and adjust the scope of services in response to changing conditions and updated requirements.