Water Trailer

Broward County's Parks and Recreation Division is seeking a one-time procurement of a water trailer through an electronic solicitation posted on August 19, 2025, with responses due by August 22, 2025. The specific requirement is for a water trailer matching the C&I Equipment Company Model WD525W-WH Work Horse or an approved equivalent, featuring a 520-gallon non-potable water tank, dual axles with electric brakes, a 5-inch steel channel frame, and DOT-compliant lighting and fenders. The trailer must include a pump system capable of moving at least 140 GPM at 45 PSI, with additional specifications requiring fill hoses, cam lock connections, lockable storage, and an adjustable pintle hitch. Vendors must submit their responses electronically through the Bonfire BPRO system, with all questions and clarification inquiries to be submitted through the same platform by the specified questions due date. The procurement includes delivery requirements of within 90 calendar days from purchase order receipt, with delivery scheduled Monday through Friday between 7:00am and 2:00pm to Broward County Fleet Services in Pompano Beach, Florida.

The solicitation does not specify explicit set-aside designations or restrictions on respondent organizations. Vendors must provide a completed Vendor Questionnaire, including certifications of non-collusion, drug-free workplace, and confirmation of not being debarred by any government entity in the past three years. Insurance requirements are comprehensive, mandating commercial general liability, business automobile liability, and workers' compensation coverage, with policies to be placed with insurers authorized in Florida and maintaining an A.M. Best rating of A- or better. The bid tabulation document revealed four vendors submitted proposals, with prices ranging from $10,225 to $17,265, with Evergreen Specialty Services submitting the lowest bid at $10,225. The procurement includes a minimum one-year warranty on all trailer components, and the total contract value appears to be limited to the cost of a single water trailer, with shipping and delivery costs to be included in the unit price. Vendors must also provide documentation demonstrating they are authorized dealers for the products offered and comply with all Broward County procurement requirements.