Rental of Winter Trucks and Operators Over 19, 500 lbs. GVWR

The State of Connecticut, through the Department of Administrative Services (DAS), is seeking bids for the rental of winter trucks and operators over 19,500 lbs. Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) for snow removal operations. The contract will provide for the rental of trucks complete with operator, hoist, plow, and tire chains, and may also include optional material spreaders or wing plows. The solicitation period runs from June 1, 2021 to July 13, 2021, with a vendor Q&A period from June 15-21, 2021. Responses must be submitted electronically through the CTsource system by the July 13th deadline. The contract will be awarded to the lowest responsible qualified bidder based on factors such as quality, conformance to specifications, delivery terms, price, past performance, and financial responsibility.

The solicitation is open to all vendors, with no set-aside designations or restrictions indicated. The current contract 18PSX0221 is being replaced in whole or in part by this new solicitation. The estimated total value of the contract is not provided, but DAS reserves the right to seek additional discounts or contract separately if the quantity is sufficiently large to enable cost savings. Respondents must provide their Connecticut Tax registration number and U.S. DOT number, and comply with standard wage and motor carrier administrative review requirements.