Description
The South Carolina Department of Transportation seeks a supplier to provide new drop‑deck, 50‑ton low‑boy trailers that meet a detailed set of technical specifications. The contract is a five‑year, renewable‑once‑per‑year arrangement with an initial one‑year term, requiring the vendor to deliver the trailers to the SCDOT Equipment Depot in Columbia, SC, and to provide on‑site training, documentation, and warranty support. The award will be based on the lowest responsive and responsible bid, with a firm deadline for submission and a strict 90‑day offer‑open period.
• Required trailer: 50‑ton capacity, solid platform over wheels, reinforced for a potential fourth axle, with hydraulic gooseneck, full air‑brake system, and extensive safety features.
• Quantity: Estimated two units per year (approx. ten units total over five years).
• Vendor obligations: Provide warranty (minimum 12 months), factory‑authorized service support in SC, on‑site training, and comprehensive manuals/video materials.
• Contract terms: Fixed‑price unit bids, optional annual renewals up to five years total, standard insurance requirements, and debarment/conflict‑of‑interest certifications.