RFQ-LED-0625-03, K9 Trailer

The State of California, through the Department of Fish and Wildlife (CDFW), is seeking to procure a cargo box trailer to be used for transporting K9 officers and supplies. The detailed Request for Quotation (RFQ) specifies technical requirements for the 7-8 foot wide trailer, which must have a 7x16 foot interior space and include features such as a large capacity refrigerator, propane heater, roof vents, outlets, and an onboard generator. Bidders may propose a 7x14 or 7x16 foot trailer with a 5 foot tongue if the generator is placed on the tongue. Acceptable modifications include wood flooring, a hidden screen door, and a gas tank for the generator mounted under the trailer. Responses are due by October 28, 2024, and the contract will be awarded on an "All or None" basis to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder.

The solicitation requires compliance with California small business and disabled veteran business enterprise (DVBE) preferences, as well as recycled content and generative artificial intelligence (GenAI) reporting mandates. Bidders must provide a California seller's permit, complete various certification forms, and demonstrate compliance with the Commercially Useful Function (CUF) requirements for small businesses and DVBEs. The State reserves the right to incorporate GenAI Special Provisions or reject bids that present unacceptable risk related to GenAI usage. The budget or award value for this contract opportunity is not provided.