Rental of Winter Trucks and Operators Over 19, 500 lbs. GVWR (Supplemental Bid)

The State of Connecticut Department of Administrative Services (DAS) has issued a supplemental solicitation (22PSX0179) for the rental of winter trucks and operators over 19,500 lbs. Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR). This procurement seeks trucks complete with operators, hoists, plows, and tire chains, with optional capabilities for material spreaders and wing plows. The trucks will be used for winter road maintenance and snow removal services, and the results of this solicitation will be incorporated into the existing contract 21PSX0044. Vendors must provide references, their U.S. DOT number, and Connecticut Tax Registration number as part of the submission. The solicitation requires compliance with Connecticut General Statutes 31-57f regarding standard wage rates for service workers. Key evaluation criteria include quality, conformance to specifications, delivery terms, price, past performance, and financial responsibility. The solicitation opens on October 12, 2022, with questions due by October 17, 2022 at 12:00 PM ET, and answers will be posted as an addendum on October 19, 2022. The final response deadline is October 25, 2022 at 6:00 PM GMT, with pricing to be publicly available within 24 hours after the due date.

The solicitation includes potential preferences for micro-businesses and veteran-owned micro-businesses, though specific set-aside percentages are not indicated. Respondents must provide documentation to be considered for these preferences. The State of Connecticut is exempt from federal and state excise, transportation, and sales taxes, which must be excluded from bid prices. Payment terms are Net 45 days, and contractors must adhere to established security and property entrance policies. While no specific incumbent vendors are mentioned, the solicitation allows DAS to seek additional discounts or contract separately if the quantity is sufficiently large to enable cost savings. Contractors must also submit certifications related to campaign contributions, consulting agreements, and compliance with non-discrimination policies. The contract may be awarded by individual item, group of items, or the entirety of all items, with DAS reserving the right to reject any and all responses if deemed in the best interest of the state. Specific pricing details are to be submitted according to Exhibit B - Price Schedule, which was not included in the provided documents.