Gooseneck Dump Trailer

The state of South Dakota, specifically involving Frederick Town and Stanley County, is seeking to procure a 20-foot tandem gooseneck dump trailer through an Invitation for Bid (IFB) process. The procurement opportunity, identified by the contract ID 66ad3b2fdc27b58f490a3ff4, requires a trailer with specific technical specifications including 10,000-pound dual wheel axles with oil baths, a 12-inch I-beam neck, ST 235/80 R16 tires, a 25,900-pound gross vehicle weight rating, and a 30,000-pound adjustable suspension. The trailer must be delivered FOB destination to Fort Pierre, South Dakota, with a required delivery date of September 23, 2022. The solicitation was posted on August 1, 2022, with bid responses due by August 18, 2022. The procurement follows the guidelines outlined in the South Dakota Vendor's Manual, which details the state's procurement policies and procedures for purchasing equipment and related services.

The contract opportunity does not explicitly indicate any specific set-aside designations or restrictions on vendor participation. No information is provided about incumbent vendors, specific enterprise preferences, or mandatory small business requirements. The procurement appears to be an open competitive bid accessible to qualified vendors capable of meeting the detailed trailer specifications. While the exact budget or award value is not specified in the available documentation, the procurement is for a single trailer with precise technical requirements. Potential bidders should carefully review the specification document (22IFB7865_specs.pdf) and comply with the South Dakota Vendor's Manual guidelines when preparing their submissions. Vendors interested in this opportunity should ensure they can meet the technical specifications, delivery timeline, and destination requirements for the gooseneck dump trailer.