Two (2) Stainless Steel Truck Bodies

Portage County, Wisconsin, is seeking bids for two stainless steel truck bodies for its Highway Department through Request for Bid (RFB) #2017-37. The procurement involves one stainless steel work body for a 2017 4x4 light duty single rear wheel chassis cab truck and one stainless steel dump body for a 2017 4x4 medium duty dual rear wheel chassis cab truck, with both chassis cabs to be provided by the County. Bid specifications include detailed requirements such as custom work body dimensions, with the work body having a maximum outside body width of 90 inches and inside dimensions of 78 inches wide by 72 inches long, and the dump body specified at 96 inches width. Bidders must be original manufacturers or authorized distributors/dealers and provide three references from comparable-sized institutions where similar products have been supplied within the past five years. The bid was posted on June 12, 2017, with a question deadline of June 23, 2017, and proposals were due by 2:00 PM on July 6, 2017, at the Portage County Purchasing Department in Stevens Point, Wisconsin. Award criteria include lowest total cost per line item from a responsive, responsible bidder meeting all specifications, with delivery timeliness considered as a factor.

The solicitation does not explicitly mention set-aside designations or restrictions for disadvantaged enterprises. All materials must be new, latest model year, and free from defects, with a minimum one-year warranty against defects from the date of receipt. The County is exempt from federal excise and Wisconsin sales taxes under Wisconsin Statute 77.54(9a), with CES number ES 43251. Pricing must be quoted in U.S. dollars and include all transportation, insurance charges, and installation/operation manuals, with delivery on an F.O.B. destination freight included basis. Portage County reserves the right to accept or reject any or all bids, waive technicalities, request clarifications, and award bids not necessarily at the lowest price as deemed in the County's best interests. While specific award values are not detailed, bidders may submit offers for one or any combination of line items, and multiple bidders may be awarded. Delivery is desired as soon as possible after receipt of a purchase order, with delivery to be made to the Portage County Highway Department in Plover, Wisconsin.