Used dry box trailer

The South Carolina Department of Motor Vehicles (SCDMV) is seeking to procure a single used dry box trailer through a competitive Request for Quote (RFQ) solicitation. The specific requirements include a 48-, 52-, or 53-foot dry box sliding tandem trailer with air ride suspension, manufactured in 2005 or newer. The trailer must meet stringent quality standards, including properly installed rivets, functioning landing gear, tires with a minimum 2/32 depth, and compliance with DOT inspection requirements. Potential vendors must submit detailed specifications through the online procurement system at www.procurement.sc.gov, including a comprehensive Trailer Questionnaire detailing the trailer's make, model, year, mileage, color, and tire specifications. The procurement timeline has been modified through multiple amendments, with the final submission deadline set for January 11, 2023, at 11:00 AM, and award notification scheduled for January 13, 2023. Vendors must submit questions by December 2, 2022, and are required to hold their offers open for a minimum of thirty calendar days after the opening date. Delivery of the trailer is mandated within 30 days of the purchase order to SCDMV's Blythewood facility.

The solicitation includes provisions for South Carolina vendor preferences, allowing in-state vendors, in-state subcontractors, and vendors selling in-state or U.S. end products to claim additional considerations under South Carolina Code Section 11-35-1524. The procurement has established a budget maximum of $25,000, with an estimated budget of $50,000, meaning offers exceeding $25,000 will be automatically rejected. The award will be made to the lowest responsible and responsive bidder, with the procurement allowing multiple offers if they demonstrate significant differences beyond pricing. Vendors must maintain valid South Carolina vendor registration and comply with standard state procurement terms and conditions, including nondiscrimination requirements and federal and state regulatory compliance. The solicitation does not specify any specific set-asides for disadvantaged enterprises or list any incumbent vendors. Transportation of the trailer is the responsibility of the winning vendor, with SCDMV determining the most feasible transportation method at the time of purchase. The contract appears to be a one-time procurement with no specified renewal options.