GRAPPLE TRUCK

The South Carolina Department of Transportation is seeking a qualified vendor to supply a new, fully‑spec'd grapple truck each year for five consecutive years. The contract is a fixed‑price, five‑year maximum term with annual renewals, and the trucks must meet detailed performance, safety, and equipment specifications, including a 2025‑or‑newer chassis, Cummins‑type engine, advanced hydraulic loader, and a Prentice knuckle‑boom with 42‑inch grapple. The award will be based on the lowest responsible bid, and the vendor must hold a South Carolina vendor number and provide a one‑copy hard‑copy cover page with the electronic submission. • Quantity: 1 grap‑le truck per year (total 5 trucks) • Technical specs: 2025+ chassis, 350 hp Cummins or equivalent engine, 62 k lb GVW, 18.7 CFM compressor, full hydraulic trash‑loader body, Prentice 2124 knuckle‑boom, 12‑LED warning light system, 12‑month warranty on chassis/cab and 5‑year/150 k mi on powertrain • Delivery: to SCDOT Equipment Depot, Columbia, SC within 90 days of purchase order • Contract: Fixed‑price, 5‑year maximum, annual renewals, vendor must maintain insurance (CGL $1 M per occurrence, auto $1 M, WC $1 M employer liability) • Submission: electronic via procurement.sc.gov, hard‑copy signed cover page, bid open June 3 2026 2:30 PM; award posted June 15 2026