Low Bed Transport Truck (DGS-OTA)

The California Department of General Services (DGS) Procurement Division, on behalf of the California Department of Fish and Wildlife, is soliciting bids for a Low Bed Transport Truck through Invitation for Bid (IFB) #0000001365, specifically for use in the Yolo Bypass Wildlife Area in Davis, CA. The procurement seeks a heavy-duty truck-tractor with specific technical requirements, including a minimum 15-liter diesel engine producing 600 horsepower, an 18-speed manual transmission, and a 100,000 lbs gross combination weight rating. The truck must be a conventional day cab configuration designed to operate on California highways and unpaved levee roads, compatible with a low bed trailer like the Trail King Model TK70HDG-452. Key specifications include dual rear axles rated at 46,000 lbs, air suspension, hydraulic wet kit with power take-off, dual 150-gallon fuel tanks, and comprehensive safety and lighting equipment. The bid was originally due on May 24, 2016, but was extended to June 2, 2016, at 2:00 PM, with questions to be submitted by May 17, 2016. The contract requires full delivery by October 1, 2016, with the award to be made on an "All or None" basis to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder.

The solicitation includes a 5% preference for California certified small businesses or non-small businesses demonstrating at least 25% California certified small business participation. The contract includes provisions for potential quantity increases up to three additional units at the awarded price within 18 months of the purchase order award. Warranty requirements mandate a 5-year/200,000-mile coverage, with the vendor responsible for all material, labor, and transportation costs for repairs. Sales tax will be added at invoicing based on the delivery location's rate, and a Federal Excise Tax Exemption Certificate will be attached to the purchase order. While no specific budget range is provided, the procurement is for a single specialized heavy-duty truck-tractor designed for challenging terrain and heavy transport requirements. The bidding process is not open to electronic submissions, and all responses must be submitted according to the detailed instructions in the event package. Prospective vendors can contact the backup procurement official, Leanne Nguyen, at 916-375-4648 or Leanne.Nguyen@dgs.ca.gov for additional information.