Lowboy Equipment Trailer

The State of Idaho, specifically through the Idaho Transportation Department (ITD), is seeking to procure a Lowboy Equipment Trailer through Request for Quote (RFQ) Event 308. The procurement is open to Ada County and will involve the acquisition of a detachable gooseneck low-boy trailer with specific technical requirements, including specifications for operating weight, ground clearance, tire size, brake size, main deck dimensions, decking material, wheel size, axle rating, suspension, and finish. Bidders must be authorized distributors or manufacturers of the trailers and provide comprehensive warranty documentation. The RFQ requires vendors to submit detailed product information, including compliance with outlined specifications, and provide a comprehensive price sheet indicating the total cost, FOB destination, and freight prepaid status. The solicitation was posted on January 19, 2024, with proposals due by February 1, 2024. Vendors must submit their quotes electronically via the Idaho eProcurement System (IPRO), including an original signed Signature Page, and must adhere to the State of Idaho's Standard Contract Terms and Conditions.

The procurement does not explicitly indicate specific set-aside designations or restrictions on respondent types. However, vendors must comply with several state-specific requirements, including Idaho Code 67-2359, which mandates that contractors are not currently owned or operated by the government of China. Vendors must also provide certificates of insurance meeting specific coverage requirements, including $1,000,000 in commercial general and automobile liability, and workers' compensation coverage. The State of Idaho and Ada County must be named as additional insureds on liability policies. While no specific award value or budget range is detailed in the documents, the trailer will be delivered within 365 days after order to a location in Shoshone, Idaho. The ITD reserves the right to award the contract to the lowest total cost quote deemed responsive and responsible, and maintains the ability to terminate the contract for cause, fiscal necessity, or convenience.