Tandem Axle Day Cab Trucks

Drew County, Arkansas, through the Department of Shared Administrative Services (SAS) Office of State Procurement, is seeking to procure six tandem axle day cab trucks for the Department of Agriculture's Forestry Division. The solicitation, identified as IFB S000000461, specifically requests three standard Tandem Axle Day Cab Truck Chassis and three Tandem Axle Day Cab Truck Chassis with a fifth wheel hitch, designed to transport forestry crawler dozers for wildland fire suppression. The trucks must be new models with specific technical requirements, including a 54,000-pound gross vehicle weight, 450 horsepower diesel engine, and comprehensive warranty coverage (12-month comprehensive warranty, 72-month/50,000-mile engine warranty, and 5-year transmission warranty). Bidders must be licensed by the Arkansas Motor Vehicle Commission and submit an Arkansas Dealers License. The bid is due on October 10, 2025, at 10:00 a.m. Central Time, with an anticipated contract start date of November 1, 2025. Responses must be submitted through ARBuy, the state's eProcurement system, and a live bid opening will be conducted via Microsoft Teams. The procurement will be awarded to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder based on the Total Cost of the Official Bid Price Sheet, with delivery expected within 120 days of the purchase order to the Forestry Division in Greenbrier, Arkansas.

Potential bidders must complete a comprehensive Bid Response Packet, including certifications of compliance with state regulations such as not boycotting Israel, not employing illegal immigrants, and not boycotting specific industries. The solicitation includes a Contract and Grant Disclosure and Certification Form requiring transparency regarding potential conflicts of interest for individuals and business entities. There are no specific set-aside designations or restrictions on disadvantaged enterprises mentioned in the documentation. The contract allows for potential extensions or renewals, with a maximum possible term not exceeding seven consecutive years, subject to appropriation of necessary funding. While no specific budget range is explicitly stated, the procurement involves six trucks with pricing to be submitted on the Official Bid Price Sheet. Payment terms indicate the state will remit payment within 30 days of delivery and acceptance of the commodities. Prospective contractors must be prepared to provide supplemental documentation, including truck warranty information and a current Arkansas Dealers License, which may be requested prior to contract award.