Triton Trailers or Comparable

The State of Michigan Department of Natural Resources issued a Request for Quote (RFQ) on June 6, 2018, for the procurement of specialized trailers to support Law Enforcement operations. The solicitation seeks ten Triton VC-612 trailers (22-foot V-front models with 3,500 lb. axles and drop-down rear doors) and two Triton Elite 5 trailers (tilt-bed, single-axle models with 1,825 lb. capacity), or comparable alternates meeting specified requirements. Delivery is required under F.O.B. Destination terms to two DNR Law Enforcement locations: five VC-612 trailers to Newberry, Michigan, and five VC-612 trailers plus two Elite 5 trailers to Roscommon, Michigan. Bidders were required to submit questions by June 15, 2018, at 3:00 p.m. EST, with answers posted by June 18, 2018. The bid due date and opening was Friday, June 22, 2018, at 3:00 p.m. EST. Bidders must be authorized dealers or distributors of the proposed products and must provide a one-year manufacturer's written warranty and owner's manuals with their proposals. All proposals were to be submitted through SIGMA VSS with completed RFQ forms and pricing entries in the Line Item tab. Vendors proposing alternate brands must attach detailed trailer specifications, and the State reserves the right to accept or reject proposals for alternate brands.

The RFQ does not identify specific set-aside designations or restrictions limiting responses to disadvantaged enterprises or particular organization types; however, bidders must be authorized dealers or distributors of the proposed products to qualify. No incumbent vendors or current contractors are listed in the solicitation documents. Contractors selected for this procurement must comply with the State of Michigan Standard Contract Terms for one-time purchases, which require timely and professional delivery of goods in accordance with industry standards, submission of itemized invoices conforming to State requirements, and maintenance of records for seven years after contract termination. Payment terms allow vendors to invoice upon DNR acceptance with net 45-day payment terms, and bidders may offer quick payment discounts. The specific award value or budget range for this procurement is not disclosed in the available solicitation documents. All communications regarding the solicitation must be directed to the sole point of contact, Lisa Crozier-Green at CrozierGreenL@michigan.gov, with any contact to other state personnel potentially resulting in disqualification.