The State of Delaware is seeking proposals for the purchase of trailers and tankers along with equipment, accessories, and services. The deadline for submitting proposals is January 15, 2026, at 3:00 PM local time. Written questions must be received by December 15, 2025, at 4:30 PM. The contract will be valid for a two-year period from May 1, 2026, through April 30, 2028, with the possibility of renewal. The state reserves the right to award the contract to more than one vendor. Vendors must submit their proposals through the online bid submission portal. The state will allow written requests for clarification of this solicitation. All questions with regard to the interpretation of this solicitation, drawings, or specifications, or any other aspect of this solicitation must be received through the online bid submission portal by december 15, 2025, at 4:30 pm referencing the section, page number, text of passage being questioned, and the question. All questions will be answered in writing by december 29, 2025, with responses posted on https:bids. delaware. gov and https:gss. bonfirehub. com.
The proposal response must be submitted through the online bid submission portal https:gss. bonfirehub. com by January 15, 2026 at 3:00pm local time to be considered.
The state will pay vendor monthly, within thirty 30 days of receipt of the vendors billing, the amount which is legitimately earned by the vendor, and supported by payroll data and an itemized accounting of reasonable reimbursable direct nonsalary costs.
The successful vendors shall be required to extend any policy guarantee usually offered to the general public, federal, state, county, or municipal governments, on material in this contract against defective material, workmanship, and performance.
Government support services shall award this contract to the most responsible and responsive vendor who best meets the terms and conditions of the proposal.
The proposal response should contain at a minimum the following information: brief history of the organization, including accreditation status, if applicable.
A mandatory prebid meeting has not been established for this request for proposal.
Samples or brochures may be required by the agency for evaluation purposes.
The state of delaware will allow written requests for clarification of this solicitation. all questions with regard to the interpretation of this solicitation, drawings, or specifications, or any other aspect of this solicitation must be received through the online bid submission portal by december 15, 2025, at 4:30 pm referencing the section, page number, text of passage being questioned, and the question.