INVITATION TO BID 10CY Dump Bodies Hydraulic System

The Idaho Transportation Department (ITD) is seeking bids for a comprehensive procurement of winter maintenance equipment through Invitation to Bid (ITB) 127, which includes 10-cubic yard (CY) dump bodies, hydraulic systems, V-box spreaders, and wing plows for snow removal and highway maintenance. The solicitation covers specific quantities of equipment, including 75 snowplow truck hydraulic systems, 67 10CY asphalt dump bodies, 9 10CY rock bodies, multiple wing plow configurations, and V-box spreaders. Bidders must attend a mandatory pre-bid/pre-build conference on October 31 and November 1, 2023, which will be conducted via Microsoft Teams or in-person, to be considered responsive. The evaluation will focus on the lowest combined total cost for Group 1 and Group 2 on the Bid Schedule, with bidders required to provide pricing on all line items. Key requirements include detailed product specifications, compatibility with 60,000 GVW truck chassis, and compliance with technical specifications outlined in the solicitation documents. The initial contract term is one year, with the potential for four additional one-year renewals, totaling a potential five-year contract period.

No specific set-aside designations or restrictions for disadvantaged enterprises were explicitly mentioned in the solicitation documents. The procurement appears to be open to all qualified vendors capable of meeting the technical specifications and requirements. While no incumbent vendors were identified, the ITD has established comprehensive insurance requirements, including commercial general liability, automobile liability, and workers' compensation coverage. Vendors must provide certificates of insurance and name the State of Idaho, the contracting agency, and its divisions as additional insured parties. The bid schedule suggests significant procurement volumes, with estimated annual quantities ranging from 2 to 76 units across various equipment types. Although a specific budget range was not provided, the extensive equipment list and potential multi-year contract indicate a substantial investment in winter maintenance infrastructure for Idaho's transportation fleet.