Lowboy Trailer

The State of South Dakota, specifically through Harding County, is seeking to procure a highly specialized Lowboy Trailer with precise technical requirements. The procurement is an Invitation for Bid (IFB) for a 100,000 lb capacity trailer with specific design specifications, including a four-beam construction with a minimum 80,000 psi yield strength, a double drop deck measuring 32' in length, and a 30" loaded deck height. The trailer must feature a hydraulic folding and self-lifting gooseneck, tandem style axles, air brakes, LED lighting, and a 20,000 lb rear-mounted winch. Bidders are required to submit comprehensive documentation including blueprints, operator's manuals, and parts books with their proposals. The trailer must be painted in School Bus Yellow and delivered to locations in Hughes County and Pine Ridge CDP within 120 calendar days of the purchase order, with a strict penalty of $50 per day for late delivery. The bid submission deadline is May 14, 2024, and the contract will be awarded to a single vendor based on the submitted specifications and compliance with the technical requirements outlined in the specification documents.

No specific set-aside designations or restrictions for disadvantaged enterprises were identified in the procurement documents. The State of South Dakota's Vendor Manual suggests standard open competition principles will apply to this procurement. There is no indication of an incumbent vendor or existing infrastructure requirements for this trailer procurement. While specific budget ranges were not explicitly detailed in the provided documents, the comprehensive technical specifications suggest this is a substantial capital equipment purchase with significant performance expectations. The procurement is being conducted through the South Dakota Office of Procurement Management, which will oversee the bidding process and eventual contract award. The trailer will be covered by a 5-year prorated warranty on the main beams, indicating the state's expectation of long-term equipment reliability and performance. Potential vendors should carefully review the technical specifications, addendum, and vendor manual to ensure full compliance with all procurement requirements.