Triton VC612 & XT147 Trailers

The Michigan Department of Natural Resources (DNR) Law Enforcement Division is seeking to procure twenty total trailers through a competitive Request for Proposal (RFP) issued on April 14, 2021. The specific procurement involves eighteen Triton VC-612 trailers and two Triton XT-147 trailers, all of which must be 2020 or newer models. The trailers will be distributed across three locations: five units to the Gaylord CSC Office, seven units to the Roscommon CSC Office, and six units to the Bay City CSC Office. Critical procurement milestones include a question submission deadline of April 19, 2021, with answers posted by April 21, 2021, and a proposal submission deadline of April 28, 2021. The DNR requires delivery within 90 calendar days of purchase order receipt, with the contract term running from May 10, 2021 through September 30, 2021. Award criteria will prioritize responsive and responsible bidders meeting mandatory minimum requirements who offer the lowest price, with potential for split awards if no single vendor can provide all required trailers. The DNR has established liquidated damages of $5,000 plus $1,000 per day for late or improper contract completion.

The RFP documents do not specify explicit set-aside designations or restrictions on responding organizations. Pricing must comprehensively include delivery F.O.B. destination, with quick payment terms and percentage discounts encouraged. Vendors may submit proposals for partial quantities of trailers, and the DNR reserves the right to recommend split awards. While specific budget ranges are not explicitly detailed, the procurement involves precise specifications for trailer configurations, including requirements for V-front design, door openings, spare tire carriers, wheels, tongue configuration, and accessories like ski guides and track mats. The trailers must meet stringent technical specifications outlined in the RFP, with vendors required to provide 2020 or newer models that match or exceed the Triton VC-612 and XT-147 trailer specifications. No incumbent vendors are mentioned, and no specific integration requirements with existing infrastructure are noted beyond the delivery specifications to the designated CSC offices.