SPOT BID FAIR ONLY - TPWD Dump Trailers

The Texas Parks and Wildlife Department (TPWD) is issuing a Request for Quotation (RFQ) for the procurement of three dump trailers to support the State Parks Division. Specifically, the solicitation seeks one 14-foot dump trailer with 24-inch sides and two 14-foot dump trailers equipped with rollup tarps, with acceptable models including PJ Trailer D7, BigTex 14LP-14, Hillcrest, BigTex 14LD, and Texas Pride, or TPWD-approved equivalents. All trailers must be new equipment only, covered by manufacturer's warranty, and must meet comprehensive specifications regarding materials, dimensions, axles, suspension, lighting, and safety equipment. Pricing must be submitted on the provided RFQ form with unit prices and extensions, with all costs quoted FOB destination freight prepaid and allowed. Award will be determined using best value criteria, considering the lowest price, technical capability to meet or exceed requirements, delivery schedule, and past performance. Responses must be submitted in person at the Senator West "Doing Business Texas Style Spot Bid Fair" in Irving, Texas on May 11-12, 2026, by 2:30 PM CST, with hand-delivery required; faxed or mailed submissions will not be considered. The contract term commences upon issuance of a purchase order and automatically expires upon delivery and final acceptance, with delivery required within 30 calendar days from the date of award to TPWD Headquarters Fleet Division at 4200 Smith School Road, Austin, TX 78744.

The RFQ does not identify any specific set-aside designations or restrictions limiting organizational eligibility; however, respondents must comply with all applicable Texas Government Code requirements, including certifications regarding debarment status, non-boycott of Israel and energy companies, discrimination prohibitions, E-Verify system usage, and various other statutory compliance obligations. No incumbent vendors or current contractors are identified in the solicitation documentation. TPWD reserves the right to increase or decrease quantities prior to award depending on bid results and budget constraints, and remanufactured or gray market items are expressly not acceptable. The solicitation does not provide an estimated award value or budget range; however, the procurement is limited to three trailers with pricing to be competitively determined through the spot bid fair process. Respondents offering alternatives to the referenced brands must provide complete descriptive information demonstrating equivalency to the specified models and requirements.