Parks Tag Along Trailer

Connecticut Department of Energy and Environmental Protection is requesting bids on a heavy-duty tag-along trailer for park equipment transport under ITB DEEP082126CM, with bids due September 2, 2026 at 2:00 PM EDT. Vendor questions are due August 29, 2026 at 1:45 PM EDT. No set-asides, restrictions, or incumbent contractor apply.

The trailer must meet detailed specifications: 24,000-pound capacity, 19-foot deck with 8-foot-6-inch width and 6-foot double incline beavertail with ramps, 12,000-pound axles, air brakes with ABS and parking brakes on both axles, spring suspension, 18,000-pound electric winch, 8 heavy-duty D-rings, 12,000-pound drop-leg side-crank jack, self-cleaning spring-assisted ramps, 7-way round pin plug, 12-volt LED lights with sealed harness, locking tool box, and black paint finish. Gross vehicle weight rating is 30,500 pounds. Delivery is required within two weeks of award, FOB Destination.

All bids must be submitted through CTSOURCE and include the bidder's signature, FEIN/SSN, incorporation status, and any cash discount information. Pricing must exclude federal excise taxes and Connecticut sales tax (state exempt) and be quoted Net 30 Days terms. Late bids are not accepted. DEEP reserves the right to reject any or all bids and requires acceptance of DEEP's Standard Bid Terms and Conditions.

Michael Allen, Maintenance Supervisor, is the technical contact at 860-729-0189 or michael.allen@ct.gov. Chanel Macklin, Associate Accountant, is the issuing official at chanel.macklin@ct.gov or 860-424-3317. No estimated contract value or contract term is specified.