42424 - Purchase of Two Bigfoot Hurricane Dump Trailers

The St. Johns River Water Management District is soliciting quotes for the purchase and delivery of two Bigfoot Hurricane 8 ft. x 20 ft. dump trailers to support land management, maintenance, restoration, and conservation operations across its properties. The trailers must meet strict technical specifications including a gross vehicle weight rating of 25,900 lbs, a load capacity of 16,000 lbs, a one-piece gooseneck head, telescopic three-stage hydraulic ram, dual 12,000 lb Dexter Torflex oil-bath axles, a one-piece 3/16-inch steel plate deck, heavy-duty slide-in ramps, adjustable 25,000 lb coupler, LED lighting with plug-and-play wiring, full aluminum-frame electric tarp system, 10-inch I-beam frame, 17.5-inch 16-ply radial tires, Bigfoot EVERCOAT paint, full rub rail with D-rings, self-adjusting electric brakes on all wheels, emergency breakaway brake system with automatic float charger, and a mounted radial spare tire over the tongue. All items must be delivered by September 30, 2026, to 4049 Reid Street, Palatka, FL 32177, under F.O.B. destination terms, with 48 hours’ advance notice and delivery during normal business hours unless otherwise approved. The solicitation requires detailed submittals including a completed quote form, general qualifications questionnaire, similar projects form, Florida business authority certificate, affidavit certifying non-collusion and conformance with specifications, common carrier attestation, human trafficking attestation, and submittal acknowledgement. Respondents must provide proof of active registration on Sunbiz.org and with E-Verify, along with any applicable licenses. Submittals must be uploaded to either DemandStar or Central Bidding, or delivered physically via sealed thumb drive or mail to the specified address; email submissions are strictly prohibited. The District will award the contract to the lowest responsive and responsible supplier, with awards potentially tied to state preference priorities if bids are equal, including compliance with the Drug-Free Workplace Act, Florida manufacturing, or university affiliation. Payment is due within 45 days of inspection and acceptance, with invoices required within 15 days of delivery. The District is tax exempt and will not accept submissions from vendors on prohibited lists related to discrimination, conviction, boycotts of Israel, or business operations in Cuba or