Gooseneck Flatbed TrailerBid Documents

The Indiana Department of Administration is requesting bids for a single heavy-duty gooseneck tilt deck flatbed equipment hauler trailer under Negotiated Bid 26-87820, with proposals due July 28, 2026 at 3:00 p.m. Eastern Time and questions due July 2, 2026. The procurement establishes subcontracting goals of 8% for Minority Business Enterprises, 11% for Women Business Enterprises, and 3% for Indiana Veteran Owned Small Businesses; failure to meet these goals does not impact proposal evaluation.

The trailer specification calls for a 14,000 lb Gross Vehicle Weight Rating low-profile unit with a 7-foot by 22-foot configuration, featuring a 16-foot gravity tilt deck with 6-foot stationary section, dual 7,000 lb torsion axles with all-wheel electric brakes, 6-inch channel main frame, 2 5/16-inch adjustable gooseneck coupler, treated wood deck with removable diamond plate steel fenders, two 10,000 lb drop-leg jacks, rub rails, headache bar, four 3-inch D-rings with stake pockets, and DOT-approved lifetime recessed LED lighting. The trailer must include ST235-80R-16 LRE 10-ply radial tires on 16-inch mod wheels, with an 11-degree loading angle, 20-inch deck height, and knife-edge tail configuration.

Bidders must submit a working Excel cost proposal template with all-inclusive unit pricing incorporating shipping, freight, delivery, and destination fees; an Executive Summary; Indiana Economic Impact Form; attestation of compliance with all mandatory specifications; and responses to Indiana state purchasing preferences including U.S. manufactured, steel products, Buy Indiana, Indiana manufactured, and small business preferences. Pricing must be firm for 180 days from award issuance. The State reserves the right to request best-and-final offers or award based on initial bids, with award going to the lowest evaluated responsive and responsible bidder. Award recommendation is targeted for September 2026.