Shelter Support Generator/HVAC Trailer - Missouri State Highway Patrol

The Missouri State Highway Patrol has issued a Request for Proposal (RFP) for a Shelter Support Generator/HVAC Trailer, soliciting bids for a single specialized trailer unit with comprehensive technical specifications. The procurement seeks a trailer equipped with a 3-cylinder turbocharged diesel engine, capable of providing 120/208 VAC 3-Phase 60 Hz power output with a 35 kW generator capacity, an 8-ton ECU cooling system producing 96,000 BTU/H, and a 46,000 BTU/H heating capacity. The trailer must meet specific requirements including dimensions of 162" L x 86" W x 75" H, a 55-gallon fuel tank, tan color, and HMMWV towability, with operational capabilities in temperatures ranging from -40F to 125F. Additional required features include load sharing parallel operation, hot swappable capability, automatic 10kW load banks, and automatic load shedding functionality. The solicitation was posted on September 30, 2021, with responses due by October 21, 2021 at 2:00 PM CDT, and the contract period will run for one year from the date of award. Delivery will be FOB Destination to the Missouri State Highway Patrol at 1510 East Elm Street in Jefferson City, with payment terms set at Net 45 days.

The RFP does not specify any set-aside designations or restrictions on vendor participation, indicating the solicitation is open to all qualified vendors. No incumbent vendors or current contractors are mentioned in the documentation, and there are no explicit references to disadvantaged enterprise requirements. The solicitation does not provide a specific estimated total contract value or budget range for the trailer procurement. Vendors are required to submit their responses through the MissouriBUYS system, completing and submitting exhibits A, B, C, G, and any other applicable exhibits as part of their bid response. The procurement appears to be a standard competitive bidding process with a focus on technical specifications and performance capabilities of the trailer. Pricing must be quoted with separate line items for the trailer unit and shipping/freight costs, with all pricing to be quoted FOB Destination, Freight Prepaid, and Allowed.