Trailer IFB-26-013

Texas A&M Forest Service is requesting bids for up to six trailers to transport tractors and grapples under IFB-26-013, with sealed bids due July 21, 2026 at 4:00 p.m. Central Time. Questions are due July 13 at 2:00 p.m. Central Time, and addenda will be issued by July 16 at 2:00 p.m. Central Time if required.

Bidders must be authorized dealers capable of providing warranty service on the specified equipment. The trailers must feature dual 12,000-pound electric-brake axles, ST235/85 R16 LRG 14-ply tires, a 2-5/16-inch 30k coupler, 5-foot self-cleaning dove with maximum ramps, treated wood floor, 16-inch cross-members, LED lights with cold weather harness, D-rings, mud flaps, full-width front toolbox, underframe and pipe bridge, winch plate, deck-over neck construction, 2-inch rub rail, 15-inch max-step, and black primer finish.

All quoted unit prices must include shipping with freight prepaid and delivered FOB destination. Bid prices remain firm for 12 months from the bid opening date. The awarded vendor agrees to extend prices and terms to all entities participating in joint purchasing inter-agency cooperation agreements with Texas A&M Forest Service.

Award will be made on a best-value basis considering pricing, delivery, vendor capacity and skill, previous experience with Texas A&M Forest Service, and other factors deemed appropriate by the agency. The contractor must maintain Workers' Compensation, Commercial Auto Liability ($1 million combined single limit), Commercial General Liability ($1 million per occurrence / $2 million general aggregate), and Excess/Umbrella Liability ($5 million combined total limits) from carriers with A.M. Best ratings of A- or better. Certificates of insurance naming the Board of Regents and Texas A&M University System as additional insureds on a primary and non-contributory basis must be provided before contract execution. Bids may be submitted via email to bids@tfs.tamu.edu or delivered to 200 Technology Way, Suite 1151, College Station, Texas 77845-3424.