Mobile operations center (MOC) trailer

The South Carolina Department of Health & Environmental Control (DHEC) is soliciting bids for a Mobile Operations Center (MOC) Trailer to support the Division of Environmental Response (BEHS-DER) during environmental emergencies and chemical or radiological incidents. The procurement seeks one new trailer with specific technical requirements, including a minimum 27-foot body length, 24-foot box length, 8.5-foot width, 7-foot interior height, and 10,400-pound GVWR. Key specifications include dual rooftop air conditioning units, infrared heating systems, tandem axles with electric brakes, a 9000-watt dual-fuel generator, solar charging system, heavy-duty gel batteries, and accommodation for six or more staff members with ADA accessibility. The trailer must include a communications networking package with CAT5 cable connections and exterior plug access for internet capabilities. Solicitation deadlines include February 20, 2024, at 5:00 PM ET for questions, and March 7, 2024, at 2:30 PM ET for bid submissions, with award notification scheduled for March 13, 2024. The procurement requires all items to be delivered, installed, and operational by June 30, 2024, and will be awarded to the lowest responsible and responsive bidder.

The solicitation allows for vendor preferences, including South Carolina Resident Vendor Preference, South Carolina End-Product Preference, and United States End-Product Preference for qualifying bidders under South Carolina Code Section 11-35-1524. Vendors must be registered with the state vendor system and submit bids electronically through the South Carolina procurement portal at www.procurement.sc.gov, with a strong preference for online submission over paper offers. The bid price must include all shipping, delivery, and installation charges, with no sales tax included in the quoted price. Amendment One to the solicitation provides additional flexibility in specifications, such as allowing Fiberglass Reinforced Plastic (FRP) alternatives for exterior materials and modifications to ADA compliance and workstation configurations. No pre-bid conference or site visit is scheduled, and bids must remain open for a minimum of thirty calendar days after the opening date. While a specific award value is not disclosed, the procurement is focused on acquiring a specialized trailer for emergency response operations.