Hydraulic Dump Trailer 20 Cubic Yard

The South Carolina Department of Transportation (SCDOT) has issued an Invitation for Bid (IFB) for the procurement of heavy-duty hydraulic dump trailers for Richland County. The solicitation seeks bids for a minimum of seven tandem axle dump trailers with a 20 cubic yard capacity. Detailed specifications include a minimum Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) of 70,000 pounds, payload of 60,000 pounds, AR400/450 steel construction, and hydraulic hoist system with 2800 PSI working pressure. Bidders must submit comprehensive documentation including manufacturer specifications, completed questionnaires, warranty information, parts and service location lists, and evidence of manufacturer authorization. The procurement requires unit pricing for three line items: the base dump trailer, a slope nose body option price differential, and a radius floor option price differential. Offers must be submitted online at http://www.procurement.sc.gov by August 26, 2021 at 2:30 PM, with questions due by August 6, 2021 at 10:00 AM. The anticipated contract award date is September 16, 2021, with an initial one-year term and potential for four optional one-year renewals.

No specific set-aside designations or restrictions for disadvantaged enterprises are mentioned in the solicitation. The contract requires delivery of all trailers within 270 days of purchase order receipt to the SCDOT Equipment Depot in Columbia, South Carolina. Successful contractors must conduct one-day training schools for the first unit at SCDOT's Equipment Depot and subsequent units in assigned counties. A mandatory one-year warranty against materials and workmanship defects is required, with the warranty start date tied to the in-service date. The award will be made to the lowest responsible and responsive bidder, with no pricing preferences applied. While specific budget ranges are not explicitly stated, the procurement involves seven trailer units with multiple pricing options for body configurations. The comprehensive nature of the specifications and training requirements suggests a significant investment in specialized transportation equipment for the county's infrastructure and operational needs.