UIFB# 161210 30 Ton Tilt Trailer

The Virginia Department of Transportation is soliciting bids for one 30-ton tri-axle tilt trailer to be delivered to the Salem District Equipment Section in Salem, Virginia, with bids due September 10, 2026 at 10:00 a.m. via eVA. The procurement carries a set-aside with award priority to DSBSD-certified micro businesses if bids are under $10,000, or certified small businesses if bids do not exceed $100,000, provided pricing is fair and reasonable; otherwise, award goes to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder of any size.

The trailer must be a Better Built brand or equivalent, fully assembled and ready for operation. Specifications include 60,000 lb. GVWR minimum, approximately 50,000 lbs. payload capacity, 37 feet 6 inches overall length, 8 feet 6 inches width, 30-foot deck (24 feet tilt, 6 feet stationary) constructed of 2-inch oak lumber, LED lighting, three 25,000 lb. air ride suspension axles with ABS, and a 35,000 lb. 2-speed jack. Bid pricing must be a firm unit price covering the complete trailer, freight, and installation with no allowance for extra charges.

The contract period runs from award through 120 days (nonrenewable). Equipment delivery is required within 120 calendar days of purchase order issuance, with the contractor providing 48 hours' advance notice before delivery and furnishing two sets of operation manuals and parts lists. A minimum 12-month manufacturer's warranty covering defects in material and workmanship from delivery date is required.

Bidders must submit complete product literature and specifications, identify any plastic materials with recycled content percentages, and provide normal and emergency contact information on fillable forms. A one percent eVA vendor transaction fee applies, capped at $500 for small businesses and $1,500 for other businesses. No pre-bid conference will be held. Payment is made within 30 days of receipt of valid invoice and verification of satisfactory delivery in accordance with the Virginia Prompt Payment Act.