Gatormade Aardvark +3 Series 16K

The Commonwealth of Kentucky, Office of Agricultural Marketing & Product Promotion, is requesting bids for one Gatormade Aardvark +3 Series 16K trailer under RFB 758 2600000670, with bids due July 2, 2026 at 1:30 p.m. Approved equal alternatives to the Gatormade model are acceptable.

The trailer must meet specified weight and structural requirements: minimum 16,000-pound Gross Vehicle Weight Rating, two 8,000-pound rated axles with electric drum brakes and spring suspension, 12-inch I-beam neck frame with reinforced tubing, 14-ply radial tires with full-size spare, 18-foot main deck with 4-foot self-cleaning dovetail and lay-flat loading ramps, wood decking, LED street-legal lighting, dual electric over hydraulic jacks, and minimum 12,000-pound front-mounted electric winch with power leads and weather-resistant controls. The trailer includes a lockable steel toolbox in the tongue and low-profile bumper hitch with spare tire storage.

Delivery is to 111 Corporate Drive, Frankfort, Kentucky 40601. Shipping costs must be included in all bid offers. Online bidding is permitted. Vendors must sign the solicitation face page to affirm understanding of all requirements, specifications, and terms. Failure to comply with solicitation provisions may result in vendor ineligibility for further participation. Questions should be directed to Stephanie Durr at 502-564-6521.