ODOC - OFA Project 6-Swift Water Rescue Trailer

We need a new boat trailer for our Swift Water Rescue course.  Please see the attached overview and scope of work. This must be delivered by 09/01/2025...no exceptions. Do not exceed $49,000. Ohio Department of CommerceState Fire Marshal – Ohio Fire Academy8895 East Main Street, Reynoldsburg, Ohio 43068 SECTION I.                   GENERAL OVERVIEW  1.1       Overview - provide a summary of the project/program, including:  Purpose –
Ohio Department of CommerceState Fire Marshal – Ohio Fire Academy (OFA)8895 East Main Street, Reynoldsburg, Ohio 43068 We request proposals for designing, manufacturing, supplying, testing, and delivering one (1)  hinging stack boat trailer to haul boats safely to training and limit injuries to instructors and students.  Objectives – This trailer must be able to haul multiple boats, meet the needs and specifics of the Ohio Fire Academy, and be delivered by September 1, 2025.
 
Background—The proposal must meet the deadline requirements for manufacturing, delivery, and final payment in order to meet appropriate budget year deadlines.
SECTION II.      SCOPE OF WORK & SPECIFICATIONS OF DELIVERABLES for Project 6- Swift Water Rescue Boat Trailer The vendor will design, manufacture, supply, test, and deliver one (1) hinging stack boat trailer to safely transport boats to training and limit injuries to instructors and students.Trailer Specifications and Build are listed below: Trailer:
Gross vehicle weight rating of no less than 10,000 lbs. Maximum carry capacity of 8,000 lbs. The trailer should be a maximum of 20’ rectangle frame plus 4’ A-frame and a maximum LOA of 26’ An electric winch with a battery for raising and lowering the top trailer. The battery needs to come with a maintainer that can be plugged into 110 to charge it when not in use. A-frame or bottom should be constructed from a 6” c-channel steel or rate as strong as.  The top frame is constructed of 4” c channel steel or rated as strong as. All grommet-style LED lights and electrical connections are sealed and submersible Tongue jack two 8000 lbs. with drop leg St225/75R15 load range D trailer radial tires rated at 2,540 lbs. per tire The wheels are a silver e-coated and clear coated steel wheel ¾” thick fake plywood decking on each level with rollers under each boat Both upper and bottom levels will have an adjustable stand /bow stop Each boat will have a manual winch with a winch strap The front supports from the bottom to the top are structural ladders to climb up to the top frame. (Note that the top frame is open, so options can be discussed if you want to walk around the top. PPG Delfleet polyurethane paint with epoxy primer, followed by a coat of paint; the final coat is a combination of color and clear coat (grey). The exact color will be stated later. Two safety chains Structural steel fenders painted to match the trailer with one set of PVC / aluminum ramps Spare tire, wheel, and mounted Deep cycle battery installed in a lockable toolbox to help power all accessory lights
Two bank-on-board maintainers are included with a plug socket so you can plug an extension.  Cord in to keep both batteries charged.
2.0.        Safety systems2.1.1.     Safety lighting DOT-compliant lighting on both the bottom and top trailer 4 – 3” x 3” led pod-style scene lights 2 – 33” LED light bar 10 – ¾” white LED under deck lights.  10 under each trailer frame, totaling 20 30” x 30” x 48” aluminum diamond plate top open chest box
 3.0 OFA Graphics Installation3.1.1. Metal Plates on outside of ContainerThe vendor will either install the required OFA graphics and safety graphics for the trailer prior to delivery or contract with a third-party vendor for these services. Design of OFA graphics and safety graphics will be submitted to OFA for approval. OFA will provide the appropriate logos for the vendor or subcontracted vendor. The vendor can request that OFA install all graphics once the trailer is delivered. The trailer should be designed with a minimum of OFA logos on each side and appropriate high-visibility safety markings for safe operation and transport on all sides.
4.0         User Documentation The vendor will provide any training, operations, maintenance, and other documentation for the trailer upon delivery. The vendor will ensure all licenses, titles, and necessary paperwork are filled out by the Department of Commerce to ensure the equipment is in service promptly.
5.0         Setup and Delivery Training The vendor will provide final setup, delivery, and acceptance testing at the Division of State Fire Marshal Office in Reynoldsburg, Ohio.   A final checklist and sign-off will be completed between the vendor and the recipient. Following setup and testing, the vendor will provide a comprehensive day trainer session that covers the following: Description:    Safety Hands-on Maintenance and basic troubleshooting

6.0         Preventative Maintenance/Warranty The vendor will provide quotes and recommend price listings for preventative maintenance packages included in this bid, or the SFM can purchase them as part of the bid package for review. The vendor will provide the scope of all standard warranties and any extended warranties and pricing.