Ten Triton VC-612 & Two Triton Elite 5 Trailers for DNR LED

The Michigan Department of Natural Resources (DNR) is issuing a Request for Quote (RFQ) for the one-time purchase of specialized trailers to support Law Enforcement Division operations. The procurement seeks ten Triton VC-612 trailers in black equipped with hoop-style spare tire carriers, paddle grabbers, ski guides, and tongue jacks, along with two Triton Elite 5 trailers in black featuring single-place covers, paddle grabbers, ski guides, spare tire carrier kits, and tongue jacks. Five VC-612 trailers are designated for delivery to the DNR Law Enforcement facility in Newberry, Michigan, while the remaining five VC-612 trailers and both Elite 5 trailers are designated for the DNR Law Enforcement facility in Roscommon, Michigan. Bidders must be authorized dealers or distributors of the proposed products and are required to submit pricing per unit and total cost for each trailer type and delivery location through the SIGMA VSS system, including both a completed RFQ form and line item pricing to avoid disqualification. The bid submission deadline is Friday, May 4, 2018, at 3:00 p.m. EST, with bidders required to submit any questions by April 27, 2018, at 3:00 p.m. EST via email to the sole point of contact, Lisa Crozier-Green; responses to questions will be posted by April 30, 2018. All trailers must include a one-year manufacturer's written warranty and owner's manuals, with third-party transferred warranties explicitly prohibited, and delivery is F.O.B. destination to the specified Michigan locations.

The RFQ does not identify specific set-asides or restrictions limiting organizational eligibility to respond, though bidders must demonstrate authorization as dealers or distributors of the specified Triton trailer products. No incumbent vendors or current contractors are referenced in the available documentation, and no existing technology infrastructure requiring integration has been identified. Payment terms are net 45 days from DNR acceptance, and bidders are invited to offer quick payment discounts to incentivize early payment. The specific award value or budget range for this procurement has not been disclosed in the available solicitation documents. The contract will be governed by Michigan's Standard Contract Terms for one-time purchases, which establish provisions for State inspection and acceptance within 30 calendar days, deficiency cure requirements within 10 business days at no additional cost, and payment exclusively through Electronic Funds Transfer.