# Massachusetts COMMBUYS #BD-27-1021-DFS-DFS01-134576

DFS seeks one custom 20-foot enclosed utility trailer

**Posted:** October 19, 2026
**Respond By:** November 03, 2026
**Identifier:** BD-27-1021-DFS-DFS01-134576
**NAICS:** 336212

The Massachusetts Department of Fire Services is seeking one custom replacement trailer for its Stow operation.
- **Buyer:** Commonwealth of Massachusetts Department of Fire Services (DFS), Finance Department; Stow Campus. The attachment identifies Bettina Tersoni as the contact.
- **OEMs and named companies:** **Wells Cargo** is identified as the make of the existing trailer being replaced, not as the specified source for the new trailer. **Velvac** is named for the requested #90060 weather document holder or equivalent. No proposed trailer vendor or manufacturer is specified.
- **Requested item:** One 20-foot enclosed tandem-axle utility trailer, 10,000-lb GVW. No product part number is provided.
- **Key construction requirements:** Bowed or rounded roof, with 12-inch roof-bow spacing preferred and 16-inch spacing acceptable; one-piece aluminum roof preferred; .030-inch screwless side panels with stainless-steel fasteners; 8-foot interior width; 78–80-inch interior height; 16-inch-on-center floor supports; pressure-treated plywood floor; and 3/8-inch plywood interior walls.
- **Doors and equipment:** Rear ramp door with nonskid surface, plywood, assisted cable lift, and padlock provision; curbside front walk-through door with padlock provision; full-width front chip guard approximately 24 inches high; 2-5/16-inch ball hitch; and 7-way RV-style connector.
- **Electrical, ventilation, and running gear:** Solar charging to maintain the brake battery; LED interior and exterior lighting; sealed wiring connections without tap-style connections; two roof vents with Maxx Air-style covers; two front and two rear vents on each side; E-rated tires and wheels; torsion axles with serviceable hubs; and a properly rated Sidewinder-style or equivalent tongue jack. Include a full-size spare with cover mounted on the front left side.
- **Other requirements and options:** Bright red exterior comparable to fire-engine red; DFS lettering and reflective markings per the guide, with fleet number to be supplied later; one full-length E-Track row on each side, centered 36 inches above the floor; and a Velvac #90060 weather document holder or equivalent. Separately price, if possible, roof-bow spacing alternatives, galvanized or aluminum-coated wheel assemblies, and frame/crossmember corrosion protection such as hot-dip galvanizing or curable undercoating.
- **Delivery and performance:** One-time delivery to the DFS Stow location is required. No ongoing service period, subscription, or option years are specified.

### Description

The Department of Fire Services is requesting a quote to replace its 2001 Wells Cargo trailer with a 20-foot enclosed utility tandem-axle trailer. The specifications include a 10,000 lb GVW, bright red exterior, trailer lettering, safety markings, and the listed equipment and construction features; some options should be priced separately where possible. Quotes must be submitted through COMMBUYS and include delivery details; delivery to the Stow, Massachusetts location is required no later than May 14, 2027. The solicitation states that it is a small procurement targeted to SBPP businesses, with evaluation of non-SBPP responses if there are insufficient responsive SBPP bids.

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