Trailer Mounted Pressure Washer

The Michigan Department of Transportation (MDOT) Contract Services Division, Purchasing Unit issued Request for Quote (RFQ) 220000000360 on May 24, 2022, seeking procurement of one new trailer-mounted pressure washer unit for delivery to the MDOT Auburn Hills Garage in Auburn Hills, Michigan. The equipment must be the latest model in current production and must comply with ANSI standards and Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards 108, with specifications referencing the North Star model 157597 as the baseline requirement. The trailer-mounted pressure washer must include a gasoline-fueled commercial-grade 23.5 horsepower V-twin engine, a water pump system delivering 7 gallons per minute at 4000 PSI, a minimum 525-gallon water supply tank, a diesel or kerosene-fired burner unit with temperature control, dual hose reels, high-pressure hoses, spray guns with nozzles, chemical injection capability, and a trailer component featuring a C-channel frame, tandem axles with 7000-pound gross vehicle weight rating, electric brakes with emergency breakaway switch, 15-inch heavy-duty tires, DOT-approved lighting, and a front-mounted toolbox. Bidders must be either certified manufacturers or authorized distributors of the equipment, with distributors required to submit a letter from the manufacturer demonstrating authorization. The solicitation established a bidder questions deadline of June 1, 2022, with answers posted by June 2, 2022, and a bid response deadline of 3:00 p.m. Eastern on June 9, 2022. Delivery must occur within 120 calendar days after receipt of order, and the evaluation criteria include PASS/FAIL assessment on completion of mandatory documents (Vendor Questions Worksheet, Schedule A Specifications, and Schedule B Pricing), acceptance of standard contract terms, submission of acceptable product literature, and compliance with specifications, with award to the responsive and responsible bidder with the lowest price.

The RFQ indicated that service-disabled veteran-owned business (SDVOB) status will be considered during evaluation. The contractor must provide two sets of manuals at no cost to MDOT and must furnish a minimum of four hours of operators' and mechanics' training for 6 to 8 MDOT employees at no cost, with training scheduled by MDOT after equipment acceptance. A one-year warranty (or manufacturer's warranty, whichever is greater) is required, commencing on the in-service date, and the contractor is responsible for notifying MDOT of any recalls and assisting with removal and replacement of defective parts at no additional cost. Pricing must be submitted on Schedule B and must include all costs associated with purchase, delivery, manuals, and training. The State will disburse all payments through Electronic Funds Transfer (EFT) within 45 days of invoice receipt, and the contractor must maintain registration on the SIGMA VSS system to receive payments. Liquidated damages of 0.2% per day up to 30 days will be assessed for late or improper completion of contract activities, and the State reserves the right to disqualify bids for failure to follow instructions and to discontinue the RFQ process at any time.