ITB 9887 Tilt Tandem Equipment Trailer

Deschutes County and the Oregon Parks and Recreation Department (OPRD) are seeking bids for a 14,000-pound Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) Tilt Tandem Equipment Trailer to be used by the Mountain Region Management Unit in Bend, Oregon. The procurement is being conducted through an Invitation to Bid (ITB) 9887, with bids to be submitted electronically via the OregonBuys eProcurement system by May 31, 2023, at 2:00 pm Pacific Time. The trailer must have specific requirements, including a 20-foot long and 80-inch wide minimum deck capable of transporting a boom lift weighing 11,200 pounds. Evaluation criteria will include price, contractor experience, expertise, and overall responsibility, with OPRD reserving the right to award the contract to the bid that best serves their interests. There is no pre-bid meeting scheduled, and bids will be assessed with consideration of preferences for Oregon-manufactured goods and recycled materials. The anticipated contract term is set to begin on June 1, 2023.

The solicitation does not explicitly outline specific set-aside designations for disadvantaged enterprises or minority-owned businesses. No incumbent vendors are mentioned in the documentation, and there are no apparent restrictions on the types of organizations that can respond to the bid. The sample contract indicates potential for contract extensions upon 60 calendar days' prior notice, suggesting flexibility in the procurement process. While a specific budget range is not detailed, the procurement is for a single equipment trailer, implying a focused and relatively limited procurement scope. The contract will require the selected vendor to comply with the State of Oregon's tobacco-free property policy and maximize the use of recycled products to the extent economically feasible. Bidders will be required to complete a Pricing Proposal Form that includes the total unit cost for the trailer and delivery to the OPRD Mountain Region Office in Bend, Oregon.