Low Boy Transport Trailer

The State of Nevada Purchasing Division, acting on behalf of the Nevada Division of Forestry, is seeking competitive pricing for a new low boy transport trailer through a solicitation posted on January 9, 2025, with proposals due by February 10, 2025. The procurement specifically requires a 55-ton Cozad low-boy trailer with precise technical specifications, including a 10-foot wide, 16-tire, 2-axle design constructed entirely from high tensile T-1 Swedish Strenx700 steel. The trailer must feature a 51-foot pin center configuration, 3-inch Douglas Fir decking with Apitong outside deck boards, walking beam suspension, 25,000-pound axles, S-cam brakes with auto slack adjusters and ABS, and an 8-foot narrow gooseneck. Additional required features include LED lights, flag holders, oversize load signage, a 24-inch beavertail, a rear excavator cutout box, 16 D-rings, and a recessed toolbox. Vendors must submit quotes through the NevadaEPro procurement system, with all equipment being strictly NEW and no used, refurbished, demo, prototype, or gray market equipment permitted.

The solicitation provides preferences for Nevada-based businesses, with a 5% price advantage for companies that produce a majority of goods within the state, and additional preferences for veteran-owned businesses on contracts between $50,000-$500,000. While no specific budget range is explicitly stated, the procurement allows for equivalent products from manufacturers demonstrating comparable functional requirements. The trailer comes with a mandatory one-year warranty, and local government entities may potentially join or utilize the resulting contract. Electronic payments will be required, with standard payment terms of 30-45 days upon invoice receipt. Vendors must comply with standard terms and conditions, including FOB Destination freight prepaid requirements, and are encouraged to accept purchasing cards for smaller dollar purchases. The State of Nevada reserves the right to secure goods from charitable, reformatory, or penal institutions if their pricing proves competitive, providing flexibility in the procurement process.