53 FOOT DRY VAN TRAILER 53 - FIVE YEAR LEASE - 2020 OR NEWER

The USDA Forest Service is seeking a five-year lease for four 2020 or newer 53-foot dry van trailers to support emergency response efforts. The trailers will be used to pre-position emergency response supplies and will be delivered to the Southern Area Incident Support Cache in London, Kentucky. The contractor will be responsible for providing routine and annual maintenance, as well as replacement trailers if needed. The trailers must meet specific technical requirements, including being in excellent condition with no exterior damage, having a minimum cargo capacity of 40,000 lbs, and meeting all current USDOT requirements. • The contractor must provide photos of the exterior and interior of the trailers. • The contractor must provide documentation of current mechanical inspections prior to delivery. • The contractor must deliver the trailers to the Southern Area Incident Support Cache within 15 days of receiving the Notice to Proceed. • The contractor must provide a replacement plan in case a trailer becomes inoperable. • The contractor must maintain applicable insurance policies commensurate with commercial business practices.