Polar King PKM616 Refrigerated Tandem Axle Trailer Rebid

The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) is seeking competitive bids for a custom Polar King PKM616 refrigerated tandem axle trailer to support marine fisheries research operations, specifically for Smalltooth Sawfish carcass recovery and transport. This procurement is an Invitation to Bid (ITB FWC 24/25-62) issued for Leon County, with specific technical requirements including a custom aluminum rear ramp, 3-4K electric winch, 12-volt deep cycle battery, 110-volt onboard charger, 6500-watt tongue-mounted Honda generator, and comprehensive corrosion protection features. The bid will be publicly advertised on February 3, 2025, with vendor questions due by February 10, 2025 at 5:00 PM ET. Sealed bids must be submitted by February 21, 2025 at 1:25 PM ET, with a public bid opening at 1:30 PM ET the same day, and an anticipated award date of February 25, 2025. The contract will be effective for one year upon purchase order issuance, with delivery required within 3 months or by June 30, 2025, whichever occurs first. Award will be made to the responsive, responsible bidder submitting the lowest total price, with bids exceeding 15% of the estimated budget considered non-responsive.

Bidders must be registered in the MyFloridaMarketPlace (MFMP) system and with SunBiz prior to bid opening, with subcontracting explicitly prohibited for this contract. No specific set-aside designations for disadvantaged enterprises are mentioned in the documentation. The Commission has established an estimated budget of $60,000 for this project, which serves as a key financial parameter for potential vendors. Vendors must carefully review the detailed specifications and ensure complete compliance with the technical requirements for the specialized refrigerated trailer. The procurement is specifically targeting a custom trailer designed for marine research purposes, with precise technical specifications that will require specialized manufacturing capabilities. The contract term is one year, with a clear expectation of delivery within a defined timeframe, indicating a focused and time-sensitive procurement process aimed at supporting the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission's marine research objectives.