CanadaBuys #W8476-277218/A

Department of National Defence request for 5T forestry bolster trailers

Canada’s Department of National Defence is seeking 5T forestry bolster trailers to move utility poles for Canadian Forces operations. - Buyer: National Defence Canada (Department of National Defence), office DLP 5-3-1; procurement contact listed as Marie-Eve Bouchard. - Request: Four Trailer Bolster 5T units: one for CFB Halifax, two for CFB Edmonton, and one for CFB/ASU Wainwright. The buyer may also order four additional units for delivery within Canada. - Trailer requirements: Carry up to five utility poles, each up to 13.7 m (45 ft) long and 450 mm (18 in) in diameter; payload capacity of 4,536–6,804 kg (10,000–15,000 lb). Trailers must extend for long poles and retract to no more than 9.14 m (30 ft). - Operating and safety requirements: Suitable for secondary roads, gravel, and off-road terrain, and temperatures from -35°C to 40°C. Requirements include commercial full-air brakes with ABS, galvanized structural components, pole bolsters, secure storage, and required safety and electrical equipment. - OEMs and vendors: No manufacturer, OEM, or vendor is named. Bidders must propose a make and model that meets the purchase description. - Optional service: Operator instruction and training for four units, available in English, French, or bilingual format. Travel and living expenses are excluded from the training price. - Timing and warranty: Firm-unit delivery is requested within 120 days after award. The option for four more trailers may be exercised within 12 months after award. Warranty is the manufacturer’s standard warranty or 24 months after acceptance, whichever is longer; the contract continues through the warranty period. - Pricing considerations: Firm-unit pricing includes specifications, training, and related deliverables. Shipping for optional units is handled separately at actual cost under the stated terms.

Description

The Department of National Defence is seeking proposals to supply four Trailer Bolster 5T units for delivery to CFB Halifax, Edmonton, and Wainwright. Delivery is requested within 120 days after contract award. The solicitation includes an option for four additional units for delivery within Canada. Offers are to be submitted by email, and the stated selection criterion is lowest price.

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