Two (2) New Folding Gooseneck (Non-Detachable Lowboy) Trailers

Lewis County Public Works Department is seeking to procure two new folding gooseneck (non-detachable lowboy) trailers through a competitive bid process, identified as Project #DR4309 PW238. The procurement is a direct purchase of specific transportation equipment for the county's fleet services, with detailed specifications outlined in the bid documents. Key dates for this procurement include a project release on September 5, 2023, with question submission deadlines set for September 21, 2023, and question response deadlines on September 25, 2023. Sealed bids will be publicly opened and read aloud on September 28, 2023, at 12:30 pm in the Lewis County Historic Courthouse's Board of County Commissioners Meeting Room in Chehalis, Washington. Bidders are required to submit comprehensive documentation, including a bid document checklist, bid form, and detailed pricing that covers labor, materials, equipment, overhead, and delivery. Evaluation criteria will focus on bid responsiveness and bidder responsibility, with the low bidder determined by the aggregate amount of the base bid and any selected alternates.

The procurement emphasizes compliance with federal regulations, particularly Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 and Department of Transportation guidelines. The county is committed to providing full and fair bidding opportunities for disadvantaged business enterprises (DBEs), ensuring no discrimination based on race, color, national origin, or sex. Federal provisions attached to the bid documents indicate that the procurement is federally assisted, which triggers additional compliance requirements around equal employment opportunity, environmental protections, workplace safety, and disability accommodations. While no specific budget range is explicitly stated, the bid documents suggest the county will evaluate proposals based on comprehensive pricing and overall value. The Board of County Commissioners reserves the right to reject any or all bids and waive any informalities in the bidding process, providing flexibility in the procurement approach. Bidders must also adhere to specific federal regulations, including restrictions on telecommunications equipment and domestic product preferences.