Motor Grader (DGS-OTA)

The California Department of General Services (DGS), Procurement Division, is soliciting bids on behalf of the California Department of Parks and Recreation for a specialized motor grader through Invitation for Bid (IFB) #0000001125. The procurement requires a six-wheel, front wheel steer, articulated, all-wheel drive motor grader with rear rippers and a 12-foot blade. Bidders must provide equipment that meets specific technical requirements, including pre-delivery inspection capabilities, comprehensive warranty coverage, and supplier-provided training. The bid is due by May 26, 2016 at 2:00 PM PST, with the last day to submit questions being May 12, 2016. Delivery and final acceptance of the motor grader must occur within 180 calendar days after the Purchase Order date. The bid must be FOB Destination with all pricing inclusive of delivery, and no additional charges will be permitted. Suppliers must demonstrate at least five factory authorized warranty and service locations throughout California, with a minimum of two locations each in Northern and Southern California.

The solicitation includes small business preference and Disabled Veteran Business Enterprise (DVBE) incentives, with a 5% small business preference and DVBE incentives ranging from 1-5%. The State reserves the right to purchase a minimum of one additional unit or up to 100% more units at the original bid prices within 360 calendar days of the bid award. An Alternative Protest Process under Public Contract Code 12125 is available, with specific requirements for filing protests and associated bonds. While no specific budget range is detailed in the document, the procurement is for a single motor grader with potential for additional unit purchases. Prospective bidders must carefully review the complete bid package and meet all specified technical, warranty, and service requirements to be considered for the contract. Interested vendors should submit their bids directly, as electronic bid submissions are not allowed for this opportunity.