Parks & Rec - Flatbed Tilt Trailer

The City of St. Petersburg, Florida, through Pinellas County, is seeking a one-time procurement of a high-quality Flatbed Tilt Trailer for its Parks and Recreation department, identified as Quote #24-061. The solicitation requires a trailer with specific technical specifications, including a 40,000 lbs Gross Vehicle Weight Rating, 29,950 lbs capacity, a 4' stationary wood deck, and a 24' wood tilting deck. Required features include Grade 70 safety chains, 16 D-rings, and DOT-approved LED lighting. Vendor qualifications mandate registration with the Florida Department of State, a minimum of 5 years of experience providing quality trailers, and a pick-up location within 25 miles of the Parks and Recreation facility. The evaluation process will utilize a pass/fail scoring method, focusing on the lowest quote. Responses are due by February 21, 2024, at 3:00 am, and must be submitted electronically through the city's online bidding system.

The solicitation does not explicitly mention specific set-aside designations or restrictions for disadvantaged enterprises. Vendors must provide comprehensive insurance coverage, including $1 million in commercial general liability, $1 million in commercial automobile liability, and workers' compensation as required by Florida law. The city encourages the procurement of environmentally preferable and health-promoting products and is committed to non-discrimination. The estimated expenditure for this one-time goods agreement is approximately $42,000, though the actual cost may vary. The procurement is governed by the city's standard Purchase Order Terms and Conditions for one-time goods purchases under $75,000, which provide a standardized framework for vendor transactions and include provisions for delivery, invoicing, payment, warranties, and potential contract termination.