Description
The New York State Thruway Authority is soliciting bids for the purchase of hydraulic lowering utility trailers to support operations in its Albany, Buffalo, New York, and Syracuse divisions. The contract will be awarded on a lowest‑total‑price basis (discounts < 1 % are ignored) and will span a five‑year period, covering a total of eight trailers (four in year 1 and one per year thereafter). All bids must be submitted electronically via the Authority’s Bid Express system by the deadline, with mandatory written questions due two weeks prior. The Authority requires compliance with a suite of statutory certifications (e.g., non‑responsibility disclosures, lobbying guidelines, Russian‑business certification, GBV policy) and a suite of insurance and warranty provisions.
• 2 × 14‑ft hydraulic lowering utility trailers (Air‑Tow UT14‑10 or equivalent) – Year 1 quantity: 4 units.
• 2 × 12‑ft hydraulic lowering utility trailers (Air‑Tow UT12‑10 or equivalent) – Year 1 quantity: 4 units.
• Subsequent years (2‑5) each require 1 additional trailer (choice of 14‑ft or 12‑ft) for a total of 8 trailers over the contract term.
• All equipment must meet detailed specifications (GVWR, capacity, deck dimensions, hydraulic lift, electric brakes, safety features, and environmental packaging standards).
• Contractor must provide required certifications (Finance Law §§ 139‑j/k, TAP‑335 lobbying guidelines, Executive Order 16 Russia certification, GBV policy, etc.) and maintain specified insurance coverages (CGL, workers’ comp, environmental, auto, umbrella).