Medium Duty Truck & Trailer

This is a Request for Proposal (RFP) issued by the Michigan Department of Transportation (MDOT) for the purchase of one (1) Medium Duty Truck and Trailer Mounted Skid Tester. The RFP provides detailed specifications for the truck and trailer, including requirements for the cab and chassis, powertrain, suspension, brakes, tires, interior, electrical and lighting, and the skid test trailer. The completed vehicle must be new, meet specific performance criteria, and be equipped with various instrumentation and data collection systems, as well as software for data collection and reporting. The contract opportunity is for the state of Michigan, specifically Ingham County and the city of Lansing. Proposals are due by 3:00 PM Eastern on August 31, 2022, and the contract will be awarded to the responsive and responsible bidder with the lowest price.

The RFP states that the State may consider the bidder's Qualified Disabled Veteran/Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Business status in the award decision. The contract will be subject to the State's Standard Contract Terms, and the awardee must comply with all federal, state, and local laws, rules, and regulations. The pricing schedule requires bidders to provide unit and total prices for the medium duty truck and trailer, including manuals and training. The RFP does not provide specific information about incumbent vendors or current contractors, or the available budget for the procurement.