Morgue Trailer

The Oregon Department of Emergency Management is seeking to procure a morgue trailer through OregonBuys Bid S-25800-00012621, with proposals due by March 10, 2025. The procurement requires a specialized trailer designed for decedent management, with specific technical requirements including interior lengths between 17 to 31 feet, capability to maintain 35°F in 110°F ambient temperatures, and generator backup power. The trailer must have bumper-pull compatibility for SUVs or pickup trucks, heavy-duty commercial flooring, an easy loading ramp, body lift system, and storage solutions for decedent management. Optional equipment includes motion-sensing interior lighting, transfer switches, exterior scene lighting, solar battery chargers, and electric trailer tongue jacks. Vendors must complete multiple attachments demonstrating their responsibility, including a Responsibility Inquiry form, Reference Check Form, and Disclosure Exemption Affidavit. The evaluation will assess vendors' financial resources, material capabilities, equipment, facilities, personnel resources, and expertise necessary to fulfill the contract requirements.

The solicitation does not explicitly indicate specific set-aside designations or restrictions for disadvantaged enterprises. Vendors must be legally authorized to conduct business in Oregon and will be required to provide comprehensive insurance coverage, including workers' compensation and commercial general liability insurance. Proposers with 50 or more full-time workers on contracts exceeding $500,000 must provide Pay Equity Certification. The delivery location is specified as 830 N Hayden Meadows Drive, Portland, OR 97217, and vendors must provide detailed pricing information, including unit costs, weight specifications, warranties, and delivery charges. While specific budget ranges are not explicitly stated in the documents, vendors are required to submit comprehensive pricing details on the Price Proposal Form. The contract appears to be a one-time procurement with potential for future emergency management needs, focusing on acquiring a specialized trailer to support decedent management capabilities for the state of Oregon.