IFB 32-12-6645 1000 Gallon Brine Body, Roll-Off for 2-Axle Truck

The California Department of Transportation, Division of Equipment, is soliciting bids for the production and delivery of 17 roll-off style 1,000-gallon brine/water tanker bodies designed for 2-axle heavy duty truck chassis. The units must be constructed as single roll-off skids featuring two 535-gallon polyethylene tanks, hose reels, and adjustable spray booms, adhering to State Specification 80210-445-261 and specific fabrication and electrical drawing packages. The contract is an all-or-none award to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder, with delivery and final acceptance required within 540 days after receipt of the purchase order. Final delivery and inspection will take place at the Division of Equipment in Sacramento, California, under DDP terms. The procurement includes a three-phase inspection process, starting with a pilot unit that serves as the quality benchmark for subsequent units. Financial terms include late delivery charges of 50.00 dollars per workday and interim inspection fees of 75.00 dollars per hour. The State reserves the right to purchase additional units up to 50 percent of the original quantity within 180 days of the award. Bidders may qualify for a 5 percent preference if they are certified small businesses or provide at least 25 percent California certified small business participation. Compliance with the California Vehicle Code, Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards, and various civil rights and non-discrimination laws is mandatory for all awarded contractors.