NOTICE OF BID OPPORTUNITY

Competitive Solicitation 23-0009 Dry Van Trailers

                                                                                               COMPETITIVE SOLICITATION POSTING: March 29th, 2024

                                                                                                       DEADLINE FOR SUBMITTING BIDS: May 8th, 2024

Find the full solicitation on Washington’s Electronic Business Solution (WEBS). Vendors not registered in WEBS will not receive updates or amendments to the solicitation, which could disadvantage your bid.

Pre-bid Conference: April 10th, 2024, at 10 AM

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Meeting ID: 261 337 205 933

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Join by phone: +1 564-999-2000, 361599295#

United States, Olympia (833) 31218, 361599295# United States (Toll-free)

Phone Conference ID: 361 599 295#

Contract location: Statewide or regionally

Contract description: The Washington State Department of Enterprise Services (Enterprise Services) is conducting a competitive procurement to award a Contract for eligible purchasers to acquire two (2) Dry Van Trailers.

The Washington State Department of Enterprise Services (DES) is issuing this Competitive Solicitation pursuant to RCW 39.26. DES intends to conduct a competitive procurement to award an Agency Contract for DES to purchase two (2) Dry Van Trailers. Bidder must meet the program’s specifications and usage requirements benefitting the State. This single award is based on the program’s intent to replace the older models of their Dry Van Trailers currently in service.

Commodity codes: 073-05 Trailers, Cargo, Enclosed, 073-10 Trailers, Semi, Enclosed, 073-24 Trailers, Transport, Dry Bulk, 073-43 Trailers, Utility, Enclosed, Tag-Along, 073-14 Trailers, Specialty, Enclosed, Tag-Along, 073-15 Trailers, Specialty, Frame, Tag-Along, 073-30      Trailers, Transport, Machinery, 073-47 Trailers, Utility, Gooseneck, 073-60 Trailers, Various Types (Not Otherwise Listed), 065-10 Bodies, Utility, 065-12       Body and Frame Parts, Including Bed Extenders (Not Otherwise Classified), 065-25 Covers, 072-08 Class 8 Trucks (33,001 lb. GVWR and Over)

Preference/priority points:

• Washington small businesses
• Veteran-owned businesses
• Executive Order 18-03

Solicitation documents: Solicitation documents, contacts and bid instructions are available  in WEBS

Question-and-Answer Period: April 18th, 2024. Submit questions or concerns about this solicitation in writing to the Procurement Coordinator: Katrina Toft at DESCPRMInternal@des.wa.gov