Bid Tabulation.pdf

This Bid Tabulation document presents the results of a competitive procurement by the Florida Department of Transportation, District Three, for two truck-mounted dump bodies with fold-down/drop-down sides to be installed on Ford F-550 crew cab chassis. The bid opening occurred on November 17, 2025, at 10:30 AM, with the bid posting period running from October 30, 2025, at 9:00 AM through November 19, 2025, at 4:00 PM. Technical questions were due by November 10, 2025, at 4:00 PM, and bid submissions were required by November 17, 2025, at 10:00 AM. The dump bodies must be capable of hauling 2.90 to 3.00 cubic yards of material, with vendors responsible for chassis pickup from District-3 headquarters in Chipley, Florida, installation, and delivery of completed units. Successful bidders were required to demonstrate at least twelve consecutive months in business and have constructed a minimum of five dump bodies using only new and unused materials and parts. The contract includes mandatory requirements for providing four copies of manufacturer's service manuals, one electronic copy, and training for Department personnel on operational and servicing procedures.

Two bids were received in this procurement. Fleet Co submitted the apparent low bid of $17,195.32 and is designated as the intended awardee, utilizing an In-State Preference in accordance with Florida Statutes Section 287.084. Nexpro Trucks & Equipment Corp. submitted a bid of $47,801.75. All bidders were required to be actively registered in Florida's MyFloridaMarketPlace system and are subject to a one percent transaction fee. The Department reserved the right to reject all bids, award to the second-low bidder if irregularities are discovered, or take other actions in its best interest. The contract includes a mandatory 90-day warranty against defective materials and workmanship, with potential for future purchases and renewal for up to three years upon mutual agreement and satisfactory performance.