ALDOT Justification Letter for Troxler Core Dry Machine 2026.pdf

This is a justification letter from the Alabama Department of Transportation (ALDOT) supporting the procurement of Troxler Model 5151 Automatic Drying Units for materials testing applications. ALDOT is soliciting bids for two units of this specialized moisture analysis equipment designed for use in transportation materials testing. The equipment must meet strict technical specifications, including maximum dimensions of 25" W x 10" D x 12" H, weight between 20 and 23 pounds, 12V DC power requirements, and a drying chamber accommodating samples up to 150 millimeters in diameter. The units must achieve drying times of 10 to 20 minutes and operate effectively across temperatures of 2 to 38 degrees Celsius while complying with ASTM D7227 and AASHTO PP75 standards. All equipment must be new, unused, and acceptable by the original equipment manufacturer. The question submission deadline is May 11, 2026, by close of business, with bids due on May 18, 2026. Award will be made on an all-or-none basis to the lowest responsible bidder meeting all specifications.

Deliverables are to be shipped F.O.B. destination to ALDOT's facility at 399 25th Street NE, Fayette, Alabama 35555, with all freight charges included in bid pricing. Each unit must include a one-year manufacturer's standard warranty and a separate vacuum pump assembly. The procurement is on a no-substitution basis requiring exact compliance with all specifications. Suppliers must be registered with the State of Alabama, comply with E-Verify requirements if employing workers in Alabama, and meet all federal and state procurement compliance standards. Bids must be submitted electronically through the Alabama Buys supplier portal with unit pricing including supplier part numbers and F.O.B. destination freight charges. No specific budget range, award value, or set-aside designations are disclosed in the available documentation. The State reserves the right to conduct cost realism and price reasonableness analysis on submitted bids.