TYPE III Barricade Hauling Trailers

The Idaho Transportation Department (ITD) is seeking to procure six (6) Type III barricade hauling trailers through a competitive Request for Quotation (RFQ415) process. The trailers must be fully capable of hauling a minimum of twelve (12) highway Type III closure barricades and must be fully assembled and operational upon delivery to ITD District 4 in Shoshone, Idaho. The RFQ specifies detailed technical requirements for the trailers, including specific dimensions, frame and suspension design, hitch specifications, electrical and lighting features, and other technical considerations. Vendors are required to provide a drawing of the proposed trailer and documentation demonstrating compliance with the specified requirements. The desired delivery timeframe is within 180 calendar days after contract award, with the contract to be awarded to the responsive, responsible vendor submitting the lowest cost proposal. Vendors must complete the Price Sheet (Attachment 2) and provide a standard one-year warranty covering the entire trailer and paint defects. The proposal submission deadline is March 28, 2024, and all quotes must be submitted electronically through the Idaho eProcurement System (IPRO).

The solicitation includes specific restrictions, notably a requirement under Idaho Code 67-2359 that the contractor cannot be owned or operated by the government of China for the duration of the contract. The procurement does not appear to have specific set-aside designations for disadvantaged businesses or small enterprises. Insurance requirements are comprehensive, mandating commercial general liability, commercial automobile liability, and workers compensation insurance, with minimum coverage limits of $1,000,000 per occurrence. The State of Idaho, the contracting agency, and its divisions must be named as additional insureds on the liability policies. While specific budget ranges are not explicitly stated, vendors are required to provide their fully burdened total cost per unit, with costs to include all expenses associated with meeting the trailer specifications. The ITD reserves the right to require remedial action or terminate the contract for cause, fiscal necessity, or convenience, providing flexibility in the procurement process.