Grader and Loader Blades

The California Department of Transportation (Caltrans), Division of Equipment, is conducting a one-time procurement for specialized industrial equipment blades through Invitation for Bid (IFB) No. 32-12-DC2A. The solicitation seeks 300 total blades, specifically 100 Grader Blades 3/4 X 8 X 72 DBVE 2IN-TC (Spec #600-1186), 100 Grader Blades 3/4 X 8 X 84 DBVE 2IN-TC (Spec #600-1187), and 100 Loader Blades 3/4 X 10 X 110 DBVE 2IN-TC (Spec #600-1245). All equipment must be new, manufactured from hot-rolled finished steel (SAE 1020-1030 or 1060 grade carbon steel), with tungsten carbide wear surfaces and specific hole patterns per provided drawings. The procurement will be awarded on an "All or None" basis to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder meeting administrative and technical requirements. Key deadlines include questions due by May 26, 2016 at 4:00 PM, bids due by June 2, 2016 before 2:00 PM, with bid opening at 2:15 PM. Delivery is required within 180 days after receipt of order (ARO), with prices to be FOB Destination and freight prepaid.

The solicitation includes preferences and incentives for small businesses and disabled veteran business enterprises (DVBE), with potential price preferences ranging from 1% to 5% based on DVBE participation levels. While no specific budget range is explicitly stated, the procurement is structured to encourage participation from diverse business types. Sales tax will not be included in initial bid pricing but will be added at invoicing based on delivery location rates. The specifications are stringent, requiring brand new equipment with no used, shopworn, demonstrator, prototype, or discontinued models accepted. Technical specifications are precise, focusing on material grade, tungsten carbide wear surfaces, and specific dimensional requirements. The "All or None" award structure suggests Caltrans seeks a comprehensive solution from a single vendor capable of meeting all technical and logistical requirements for the blade procurement.