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State of Florida Department of Transportation

INVITATION TO BID

FDOT D2 Purchase of a New Terex TC55 Optima 4X4 Bucket Truck

DOT-ITB-26-2014-JB

CONTACT FOR QUESTIONS:

Jake Boozer, Procurement Agent jake.boozer@dot.state.fl.us

Phone: 386-758-3756 1109 South Marion Avenue

Lake City, Florida 32025-5878

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State of Florida Department of Transportation

District Two Procurement Office 1109 South Marion Avenue

Lake City, Florida 32025-5874

INVITATION TO BID REGISTRATION

PLEASE COMPLETE AND RETURN THIS FORM ASAP

EMAIL TO jake.boozer@dot.state.fl.us

Bid Number: DOT-ITB-26-2014-JB

Title: FDOT D2 Purchase of a New Terex TC55 Optima 4X4 Bucket Truck

Bid Due Date & Time (On or Before): Please see Section 2 - Timeline

Potential bidders should notify our office by returning this Bid Registration Form as soon as possible after downloading. Complete the information below and submit, this sheet only,to the Florida Department of Transportation Procurement Office, jake.boozer@dot.state.fl.us

THE INVITATION TO BID DOCUMENT YOU RECEIVED IS SUBJECT TO CHANGE.

Notice of changes (Addenda), will be posted on the Florida Vendor Information Portal at https://vendor.myfloridamarketplace.com/, under this bid number, click on “Search Advertisements”, click on the drop-down arrow beside the box under Advertisement Type, select Invitation to Bid, click on the drop-down arrow beside the box for Organization, select FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION, then go to the bottom of the same page and click on Advertisement Search. It is the responsibility of all potential bidders to monitor this site for any changing information prior to submitting your bid.

Company Name:

Address:

City, State, Zip:

Telephone: ( ) Contact Person:

Internet E-Mail Address:

For further information on this process, e-mail or telephone: Jake Boozer, 386-758-3756 or e-mail at jake.boozer@dot.state.fl.us

STATE OF FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION 375-030-60

Florida Statutes VENDOR CERTIFICATION REGARDING PROCUREMENT

287.135 SCRUTINIZED COMPANIES LISTS OGC – 06/18

Respondent Vendor Name: _____________________________________________________

Vendor FEIN: ___________________

Vendor’s Authorized Representative Name and Title: ___________________________________

Address: ______________________________________________________________________

City: _____________________ State: _____________________________ Zip: ______________

Phone Number: ____________________________________

Email Address: _

Section 287.135, Florida Statutes, prohibits a company or other entity from bidding on, submitting a proposal for, or entering into or renewing a contract for goods or services of: i) $100,000 or more if, at the time of bidding on, submitting a proposal for, or entering into or renewing such contract , the company or other entity is on the Scrutinized Companies or Other Entities that Boycott Israel List, created pursuant to Section 215.4725, Florida Statutes, or is engaged in a boycott of Israel; and, ii) $1,000,000 or more if, at the time of bidding on, submitting a proposal for, or entering into or renewing such contract, the company or other entity is on either the Scrutinized Companies with Activities in Sudan List or the Scrutinized Companies with Activities in the Iran Terrorism Sectors List, created pursuant to Section 215.473, Florida Statutes, or is engaged in business operations in Cuba or Syria.

As the authorized representative of the company or other entity identified above in the section entitled “Respondent Vendor Name”, I hereby certify that the company or other entity is not listed on either the Scrutinized Companies with Activities in Sudan List or the Scrutinized Companies with Activities in the Iran Terrorism Sectors List, or the Scrutinized Companies or Other Entities that Boycott Israel List. I further certify that the company or other entity is not engaged in a boycott of Israel and is not engaged in business operations in Cuba or Syria. I understand that pursuant to Section 287.135, Florida Statutes, the submission of a false certification may subject the company to civil penalties, attorney’s fees, costs, and/or ineligibility to bid on future contracts.

Certified By: __________________________________________________________ who is authorized to sign on behalf of the above referenced company.

Authorized Signature Print Name and Title: _________________________________________

Date:

I N T R O D U C T I O N S E C T I O N

1) INVITATION

The purpose of this Invitation to Bid is to obtain competitive bids for the purchase of a new Terex TC55 Optima 4X4 bucket truck as specified in Exhibit A – Scope of Services by the Department of Transportation, hereafter referred to as the "Department".

All commodities identified in this Invitation to Bid will be subject to the availability of identical commodities as provided by mandatory Department of Management Services' State Contract(s) at such time these commodities become available. In the event of duplication(s) of commodities, the Department of Management Services' mandatory State Contract shall prevail.

2) TIMELINE

Provided below is a list of critical dates and actions. These dates are subject to change. Notices of changes (Addenda) will be posted on the Florida Vendor Information Portal at https://vendor.myfloridamarketplace.com/(click on “Search Advertisements”) under this bid number. It is the responsibility of all potential bidders to monitor this site for any changing information prior to submitting your bid.

ACTION / LOCATION DATE LOCAL TIME

DEADLINE FOR TECHNICAL QUESTIONS - 11-3-2025 5:00 PM

(There is no deadline for administrative questions)

BIDS DUE (ON OR BEFORE) - 11-10-2025 2:00 PM

Please submit bids to:

D2.Purch@dot.state.fl.us

PUBLIC OPENING - 11-10-2025 2:30 PM

FDOT District Two Procurement Office 1109 South Marion Avenue Lake City, Florida 32025-5878

POSTING OF INTENDED DECISION/AWARD 11-13-2025

3) BID OPENING AGENDA

The sealed bids will be opened by the Department's Procurement Office personnel at the date, time and location in the Timeline. All bid openings are open to the public and will be conducted according to the following agenda:

Opening remarks – Approximate time of 2 minutes by Department Procurement Office personnel.

Public input period – To allow a maximum of 15 minutes total for public input related to the bid solicitation.

Bids opened – At conclusion of public input or 15 minutes, whichever occurs first, bids received timely will be opened with bidder’s name and prices to be read aloud.

Adjourn - After all bids received timely have been opened, the meeting will be adjourned.

4) SPECIAL ACCOMMODATIONS

Any person with a qualified disability requiring special accommodations at a pre-bid conference, public meeting, and/or opening shall contact the contact person at the phone number or e-mail address provided on the title page at least five (5) working days prior to the event. If you are hearing or speech impaired, please contact this office by using the Florida Relay Services which can be reached at 1 (800)

955-8771 (TDD).

S P E C I A L C O N D I T I O N S

1) MyFloridaMarketPlace (MFMP)

BIDDERS MUST BE ACTIVELY REGISTERED IN THE STATE OF FLORIDA’S

MYFLORIDAMARKETPLACE SYSTEM BY THE TIME AND DATE OF THE BID OPENING OR THEY MAY

BE CONSIDERED NON-RESPONSIVE (see Special Condition 20). All prospective bidders that are not registered, should go to https://vendor.myfloridamarketplace.com/ to complete on-line registration, or call 1- 866-352-3776 for assisted registration.

All payment(s) to the vendor resulting from this competitive solicitation WILL be subject to the MFMP Transaction Fee in accordance with the referenced Form PUR 1000 General Contract Condition #7d.

The Transaction Fees imposed shall be based upon the date of issuance of the payment.

2) FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF FINANCIAL SERVICES (DFS) W-9 REQUIREMENT

The Florida Department of Financial Services (DFS) requires all vendors that do business with the state to submit an electronic Substitute Form W-9. Vendors must submit their W-9 forms electronically at https://flvendor.myfloridacfo.com to receive payments from the state. Contact the DFS Customer Service Desk at (850) 413-5519 or FLW9@myfloridacfo.com with any questions.

3) QUESTIONS & ANSWERS

In accordance with section 287.057(25), Florida Statutes, respondents to this solicitation or persons acting on their behalf may not contact, between the release of the solicitation and the end of the 72-hour period following the agency posting the notice of intended award, excluding Saturdays, Sundays, and state holidays, any employee or officer of the executive or legislative branch concerning any aspect of this solicitation, except in writing to the procurement officer or as provided in the solicitation documents. Violation of this provision may be grounds for rejecting a response.

Any technical questions arising from this Invitation to Bid must be forwarded, in writing, to the procurement agent identified below. Questions must be received no later than the time and date reflected on the Timeline.

The Department’s written response to written inquiries submitted timely by bidders will be posted on the Florida Vendor Information Portal at https://vendor.myfloridamarketplace.com/ (click on “Search Advertisements”), under this bid number. It is the responsibility of all potential bidders to monitor this site for any changing information prior to submitting their bid.

WRITTEN TECHNICAL QUESTIONS should be submitted to:

Jake Boozer, Procurement Officer jake.boozer@dot.state.fl.us Phone: (386) 758-3756

1109 South Marion Avenue Lake City, Florida 32025-5874

Questions regarding administrative aspects of the bid process should be directed to the Procurement Agent in writing at the address above or by phone

4) ORAL INSTRUCTIONS / CHANGES TO THE INVITATION TO BID (ADDENDA)

No negotiations, decisions, or actions will be initiated or executed by a bidder as a result of any oral discussions with a State employee. Only those communications which are in writing from the Department will be considered as a duly authorized expression on behalf of the Department.

Notices of changes (Addenda) will be posted on the Florida Vendor Information Portal at https://vendor.myfloridamarketplace.com/ (click on “Search Advertisements”) under this bid number. It is the responsibility of all potential bidders to monitor this site for any changing information prior to submitting your bid. All Addenda will be acknowledged by signature and subsequent submission of Addenda with bid when so stated in the Addenda.

5) PRICES/DELIVERY

Prices shall be firm, net, delivered prices, F.O.B. destination.

6) IN-STATE PREFERENCE FOR COMMODITY BIDS

In accordance with Section 287.084, Florida Statutes, when the lowest responsible and responsive bid is submitted by a vendor whose principal place of business is located outside the state of Florida, a 5% price preference shall be awarded to the lowest responsible and responsive vendor whose principal place of business is located in the state of Florida, as determined by the vendor’s registration with the Florida Department of State (SunBiz) unless the state where the out-of-state vendor is located provides a price preference for businesses having a principal place of business in that state. In that case, the same price preference shall be awarded to the lowest responsible and responsive vendor whose principal place of business is located in the state of Florida responding to this Invitation to Bid (ITB).

All bidders MUST complete the attached “In-State Preference Form” and submit with their bid response. All vendors whose principal place of business is outside of Florida, as determined by the vendor’s registration with the Florida Department of State (SunBiz), must accompany any written bid, proposal, or reply documents with a written opinion of an attorney at law licensed to practice law in that foreign state, as to the preferences, if any or none, granted by the law of that state to its own business entities whose principal places of business are in that foreign state in the letting of any or all public contracts. Failure to submit the “In-State Preference Form AND written opinion will result in the vendor being found non-responsive.

For the 5% preference, the Department will apply 5% to the bid price(s) of the lowest out of state vendor whose state does not grant a preference if that vendor has submitted the lowest responsible and responsive bid. The “In-State Preference” does not apply to transportation projects that use federal funds.

7) INTENDED AWARD

As the best interest of the State may require, the right is reserved to make award(s) by individual item, group of items, all or none, or a combination thereof: on a geographical district basis and / or on a statewide basis with one or more suppliers, to reject any and all bids or waive any minor irregularity or technicality in bids received. When it is determined there is competition to the lowest responsible bidder, evaluation of other bids is not required. Bidders are cautioned to make no assumptions, unless their bid has been evaluated as being responsive. All awards made as a result of this bid shall conform to applicable Florida Statute. In the event the Department receives identical pricing or scoring from multiple vendors that would tie the awarded vendor; the Department may, at its discretion, award to all responsive tied vendors or reject all.

8) PRE-BID CONFERENCE: A PRE-BID CONFERENCE WILL NOT BE HELD.

9) ALTERNATES

ALTERNATE BRANDS WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED FOR THIS BID. BID AS SPECIFIED.

10) WARRANTY/SUBSTITUTIONS

A warranty is required on all items purchased against defective materials, workmanship, and failure to perform in accordance with required industry performance criteria, for a period of not less than ninety (90) days from the date of acceptance by the purchaser. Any deviation from these criteria must be documented in the bid response or the above statement shall prevail. Delivery of substitute commodities requires prior written approval from the ordering location.

11) REPLACEMENT/RESTOCKING

Replacement of all materials found defective within the warranty period shall be made without cost to the purchaser, including transportation if applicable. All fees associated with restocking cancelled orders shall be the responsibility of the vendor.

12) PRODUCT REQUIREMENTS/SPECIFICATIONS

Any deviation from specifications indicated herein must be clearly pointed out; otherwise, it will be considered that items offered are in strict compliance with these specifications, and successful bidder will be held responsible therefore. Deviations must be explained in detail on separate attached sheet(s).

13) ACCEPTANCE

All items listed in the specifications, delivered to the Department not meeting specifications or found to be poorly manufactured will not be accepted, but returned to the vendor, at their expense, for replacement.

Replacement of all items found defective shall be made without cost to the Department, including transportation, if applicable. As it may be impossible for each facility to inspect all items upon arrival, a reasonable opportunity must be given to these facilities for inspection of the items, and returning those that are defective.

14) REVIEW OF BIDDER'S FACILITIES & QUALIFICATIONS

After the bid due date and prior to contract execution, the Department reserves the right to perform or to have performed, an on-site review of the bidder's facilities and qualifications. This review will serve to verify data and representations submitted by the bidder and may be used to determine whether the bidder has adequate facilities, equipment, qualified and experienced staff, and overall management capabilities to provide the required items. The review may also serve to verify whether the bidder has financial capabilities adequate to meet the contract requirements.

Should the Department determine that the bid package has material misrepresentations or that the size or nature of the bidder's facilities, equipment, management capabilities, or the number of experienced personnel (including technical staff) are not adequate to ensure satisfactory contract performance, the Department has the right to reject the bid.

15) PROTEST OF INVITATION TO BID SPECIFICATIONS

Any person who is adversely affected by the contents of this Invitation to Bid must file the following with the Department of Transportation, Clerk of Agency Proceedings, Office of the General Counsel, 605 Suwannee Street, Mail Station 58, Tallahassee, Florida 32399-0450:

1. A written notice of protest within seventy-two (72) hours after the posting of the solicitation (the notice of protest may be Faxed to 850-414-5264), and

2. A formal written protest in compliance with Section 120.57(3), Florida Statutes, within ten (10) days of the date on which the written notice of protest is filed.

Failure to file a protest within the time prescribed in section 120.57(3), Florida Statutes, or failure to post the bond or other security required by law within the time allowed for filing a bond shall constitute a waiver of proceedings under Chapter 120, Florida Statutes.

16) UNAUTHORIZED ALIENS

The employment of unauthorized aliens by any contractor is considered a violation of Section 274A(e) of the Immigration and Nationality Act. If the contractor knowingly employs unauthorized aliens, such violation shall be cause for unilateral cancellation of the contract.

17) SCRUTINIZED COMPANIES LISTS

All responses, regardless of dollar value, must include a completed Vendor Certification Regarding Scrutinized Companies Lists to certify the respondent is not on either of those lists. The Form should be submitted with the Price Proposal.

Section 287.135, Florida Statutes, prohibits a company or other entity from bidding on, submitting a proposal for, or entering into or renewing a contract for goods or services of: i) $100,000 or more if, at the time of bidding on, submitting a proposal for, or entering into or renewing such contract , the company or other entity is on the Scrutinized Companies or Other Entities that Boycott Israel List, created pursuant to Section 215.4725, Florida Statutes, or is engaged in a boycott of Israel; and, ii) $1,000,000 or more if, at the time of bidding on, submitting a proposal for, or entering into or renewing such contract, the company or other entity is on either the Scrutinized Companies with Activities in Sudan List or the Scrutinized Companies with Activities in the Iran Terrorism Sectors List, created pursuant to Section 215.473, Florida Statutes, or is engaged in business operations in Cuba or Syria.

If the Department determines the Vendor submitted a false certification under Section 287.135 , Florida Statutes, the Department shall either terminate the Contract after it has given the Vendor notice and an opportunity to demonstrate the Department’s determination of false certification was in error pursuant to Section 287.135 , Florida Statutes, or maintain the Contract if the conditions of Section 287.135 ,Florida Statutes are met.

18) RESERVATIONS

The Department reserves the right to accept or reject any or all bids received and reserves the right to make an award without further discussion of the bids submitted. Therefore, the bidder should make sure that the bid package submitted is complete and accurate and submitted to ensure delivery on or before the bid opening time and date specified in this solicitation. It is understood that the bid will become a part of the Department's official file, without obligation to the Department.

19) ADDITIONAL TERMS & CONDITIONS

No conditions may be applied to any aspect of the ITB by the bidder. Any conditions placed on any aspect of the bid documents by the bidder may result in the bid being rejected as a conditional bid (see “RESPONSIVENESS OF BIDS”). DO NOT WRITE IN CHANGES ON ANY ITB SHEET. The only recognized changes to the ITB prior to bid opening will be a written Addenda issued by the Department.

20) RESPONSIVENESS OF BIDS

Bids may not be considered if not received by the Department on or before the date and time specified as the due date for submission. All bids must be typed or printed in ink. A responsive bid is an offer to provide the items specified in this Invitation to Bid in accordance with all requirements of this Invitation to Bid. Bids found to be non-responsive will not be considered. Bids may be rejected if found to be irregular or not in conformance with the specifications and instructions herein contained. A bid may be found to be irregular or non-responsive by reasons that include, but are not limited to, failure to utilize or complete prescribed forms, modifying the bid specifications, submitting conditional bids or incomplete bids, submitting indefinite or ambiguous bids, or executing forms or the bid sheet with improper and/or undated signatures. Other conditions which may cause rejection of bids include, evidence of collusion among bidders, obvious lack of experience or expertise to provide the required items, and failure to perform or meet financial obligations on previous contracts. ALL determinations of responsiveness will be made by the FDOT Procurement Office.

21) REQUIRED DOCUMENTS

The bidder must use the attached Bid Sheet to submit its bid. The Bid Sheet must be signed and dated in ink by a representative who is authorized to contractually bind the bidder. All bid sheets and other documentation submitted in response to this solicitation must be executed and submitted in accordance with Section 24 - Electronic Submission of Bids a. Indicate the bid number, with the time and date of the bid opening, on the envelope used to return the bid.

22) COPYRIGHTED MATERIAL

Copyrighted material will be accepted as part of a bid only if accompanied by a waiver that will allow the Department to make paper and electronic copies necessary for the use of Department staff and agents. It is noted that copyrighted material is not exempt from the Public Records Law, Chapter 119, Florida Statutes.

Therefore, such material will be subject to viewing by the public, but copies of the material will not be provided to the public.

23) ATTACHMENT TO ITB SUBMITTAL - CONFIDENTIAL MATERIAL

The Bidder must include any materials it asserts to be exempted from public disclosure under Chapter 119, Florida Statutes, in a separate document labeled "Attachment to Invitation to Bid, Number DOT-ITB-26-2014- JB - Confidential Material". The Bidder must identify the specific Statute that authorizes exemption from the Public Records Law. Any claim of confidentiality on materials the Bidder asserts to be exempt from public disclosure and placed elsewhere in the bid will be considered waived by the Bidder upon submission, effective after opening.

24) ELECTRONIC SUBMISSION OF PROPOSALS:

Please follow the below instructions for the submittal of electronic bids, failure to do so, may result in your bid being found non-responsive. Non-responsive replies will not be evaluated.

a) Subject line must show: DOT-ITB-26-2014-JB

b) Email shall contain one file attachment marked as the following: DOT-ITB-26-2014-JB Vendor

Name Bid Submittal

c) Documents shall be submitted in portable document format (PDF) and have a size limit of 25MB.

d) The body of the email shall not contain any information

e) Bids shall be submitted to: D2.Purch@dot.state.fl.us

It is the bidder’s responsibility to assure that the bid is delivered to the proper place on or before the Bid Due date and time (See Introduction Section 2 Timeline). Bids which for any reason are not so delivered, will not be considered.

25) MODIFICATIONS, RESUBMITTAL AND WITHDRAWAL

Bidders may modify submitted bids at any time prior to the bid due date. Requests for modification of a submitted bid shall be in writing and must be signed by an authorized signatory of the bidder.

Upon receipt and acceptance of such a request, the entire bid will not be considered unless resubmitted by the due date and time. Bidders may also send a change in a separate email to be opened at the same time as the bid.

26) POSTING OF INTENDED DECISION/AWARD

26.1 - General:

The Department’s decision will be posted on the Florida Vendor Information Portal at https://vendor.myfloridamarketplace.com/ on the date in the Timeline, and will remain posted for a period of seventy-two (72) hours. Any bidder who is adversely affected by the Department's recommended award or intended decision must file the following with the Department of Transportation, Clerk of Agency Proceedings, Office of the General Counsel, 605 Suwannee Street, Mail Station 58, Tallahassee, Florida 32399-0450:

1. A written notice of protest within seventy-two (72) hours after posting of the Intended Award (the notice of protest may be Faxed to 850-414-5264), and

2. A formal written protest and protest bond in compliance with Section 120.57(3), Florida Statutes, within ten (10) days of the date on which the written notice of protest is filed. At the time of filing the formal written protest, a bond (a cashier’s check or money order may be accepted) payable to the Department must also be submitted in an amount equal to one percent (1%) of the estimated contract amount based on the contract price submitted by the protestor.

Failure to file a protest within the time prescribed in Section 120.57(3), Florida Statutes, or failure to post the bond or other security required by law within the time allowed for filing a bond shall constitute a waiver of proceedings under Chapter 120, Florida Statutes.

26.2 - Inability to Post:

If the Department is unable to post as defined above, the Department will notify all bidders by electronic notification on the Florida Vendor Information Portal (see special condition 26.1, above) and/or telephone.

The Department will provide notification of any future posting in a timely manner.

26.3 - Request to Withdraw Bid:

Requests for withdrawal will be considered if received by the Department, in writing, within seventy-two (72) hours after the bid opening time and date. Requests received in accordance with this provision will be granted by the Department upon proof of the impossibility to perform based upon obvious error on the part of the bidder. Bidders that do not withdraw as stated above will forfeit their bid bond, if applicable.

27) AWARD OF THE CONTRACT

The Department will issue a Purchase Order.

28) RECYCLED MATERIAL

The Department encourages the use of products and materials with recycled content and post-consumer recovered materials. If the item(s) specified herein is available with recycled content, we request that you provide product information to help in our search for recycled products. However, this bid request is for the product as specified herein and does not require prices for recycled product unless specified.

This information should be sent separately and not as a part of your bid response.

29) ATTACHED FORMS

The Bidder must complete all required items below and submit them as part of the Bid package. Any Bid in which these forms are not used or in which these forms are improperly executed may be considered non-responsive and the bid may be subject to rejection.

Exhibit B - Bid Sheet Minimum Qualifications Statement Vendor Certification Regarding Scrutinized Companies Lists (Form 375-030-60) In-State Preference Form Bid Opportunity List Drug-Free Workplace Program Certification (Form 375-040-18) E-Verify Form Affidavit Regarding Labor and Services

30) TERMS AND CONDITIONS

30.1 General Contract Conditions (PUR 1000)

The State of Florida’s General Contract Conditions are outlined in form PUR 1000, which is a downloadable document incorporated into this Invitation to Bid (ITB) by reference. Any terms and conditions set forth in this ITB document will take precedence over the PUR 1000 form where applicable.

PUR1000 General Contract Conditions

The following paragraphs do not apply to this Invitation to Bid:

Paragraph 8(a), Dispute Resolution - PUR 1000 Paragraph 5(l), PRIDE – PUR 1000, when federal funds are utilized.

30.2 General Instructions to Respondents (PUR 1001)

The State of Florida’s General Instructions to Respondents are outlined in form PUR 1001, which is a downloadable document incorporated into this Invitation to Bid (ITB) by reference. Any terms and conditions set forth in this ITB document take precedence over the PUR 1001 form where applicable.

http://www.dms.myflorida.com/content/download/2934/11780/1001.pdf

The following paragraphs do not apply to this Invitation to Bid:

Paragraph 3, Electronic Submission – PUR 1001 Paragraph 4, Terms and Conditions – PUR 1001 Paragraph 5, Questions – PUR 1001

30.3 MFMP Purchase Order Terms and Conditions

All MFMP Purchase Order contracts resulting from this solicitation will include the terms and conditions of this solicitation and the State of Florida’s standardized Purchase Order Terms and Conditions, which can be found at the Department of Management Services website at the following link:

https://www.dms.myflorida.com/business_operations/state_purchasing/myfloridamarketplace/mfmp_agency_customers/ po_terms_conditions

Section 8(B), PRIDE, is not applicable when using federal funds.

31) ORDER OF PRECEDENCE

All responses are subject to the terms and conditions of this solicitation, which, in case of conflict, shall have the following order of precedence listed:

Special Conditions

Technical Specification Bid Sheet FDOT Purchase Order Terms and Conditions MFMP Purchase Order Terms and Conditions – Section 8(B), PRIDE, is not applicable when using federal funds.

General Instructions to Respondents (PUR 1001) General Contract Conditions (PUR 1000) Introduction Section

32) ANTITRUST VIOLATOR VENDOR LIST

Pursuant to Section 287.137(2)(a), Florida Statutes, a person or an affiliate who has been placed on the antitrust violator vendor list following a conviction or being held civilly liable for an antitrust violation may not submit a bid, proposal, or reply for any new contract to provide any goods or services to a public entity; may not submit a bid, proposal, or reply for a new contract with a public entity for the construction or repair of a public building or public work; may not submit a bid, proposal, or reply on new leases of real property to a public entity; may not be awarded or perform work as a contractor, supplier, subcontractor, or consultant under a new contract with a public entity; and may not transact new business with a public entity.

33) PROHIBITION AGAINST CONSIDERING SOCIAL, POLITICAL, OR IDEOLOGICAL

INTERESTS IN GOVERNMENT CONTRACTING

Pursuant to Section 287.05701, Florida Statutes, an awarding body may not request documentation of or consider a vendor’s social, political, or ideological interests when determining if the vendor is a responsible vendor, and an awarding body may not give preference to a vendor based on the vendor’s social, political, or ideological interest.

34) CONTRACTING WITH ENTITIES OF FOREIGN COUNTRIES OF CONCERN PROHIBITED

The Proposer must submit, with its Proposal, a completed Foreign Country of Concern Attestation (PUR 1355) (Form 6). Form 6 must be completed by an officer or representative of the Bidder on behalf of the Bidder.

35) AFFIDAVIT REGARDING LABOR AND SERVICES

Prior to contract execution, extension or renewal, the Department shall notify the Contract awardee of the need to download, complete, and submit the FDOT form, Affidavit Regarding Labor and Services, No.

375-030-31. Please have the form signed and notarized and send a scanned copy to the Department.

The nongovernmental entity (Contract awardee) must maintain the original copy in accordance with other provisions of this Agreement or Contract, and in accordance with Florida law.

BID CHECKLIST

(DOES NOT NEED TO BE RETURNED WITH YOUR BID RESPONSE)

This Checklist is provided as a guideline, only, to assist bidders in the preparation of their bid response.

Included are some important matters that the bidder should check. This checklist is just a guideline, and is not intended to include all matters required by the ITB. Bidders are responsible to read and comply with the ITB in its entirety.

Check off each the following:

____ 1. The “Bid Sheet” has been filled out completely, signed, and enclosed in the bid response.

____ 2. The Federal Employers Identification Number or Social Security Number has been entered in the space provided.

____ 3. “Scrutinized Companies Lists” certification form has been read, signed, and enclosed in the bid response.

____ 4. The Technical Specifications section has been thoroughly reviewed for compliance to the bid requirements.

____ 5. The prices bid have been reviewed for accuracy and all price corrections have been initialed in ink.

____ 6. The https://vendor.myfloridamarketplace.com/ website has been checked and any Addendums posted have been completed, signed, and included in the bid response.

____ 7. The bid response must be received, at the location specified, on or before the Bid Due Date and Time designated in the ITB.

____ 8. Electronic Submission of Proposal guidelines laid out in Special Condition 24 are strictly followed.

SCOPE OF SERVICES

I. OBJECTIVE

The scope of this project is to provide a bucket truck for the Trades Department at Lake City Maintenance. This truck will be used for routine work as well as natural disaster response.

Bid Price(s) shall include delivery/freight charges to Department of Transportation Structures Maintenance locations

II. LOCATION OF DELIVERIES

Department of Transportation Lake City Operations Yard 710 NW Lake Jeffery Road Lake City, Florida 32055

No deliveries will be allowed on FRIDAYS or state observed holidays.

III. DELIVERABLES

The Contractor shall submit deliverables in accordance with the table below:

DELIVERABLES

Deliverable Completion Due Date

Delivery of products as ordered Delivery to be made by June 30, 2026.

IV. PERFORMANCE STANDARDS AND LIQUIDATED DAMAGES

The Department has developed the following Performance Standards which shall be met by the Contractor in performance and delivery of goods. The Department reserves the right to impose liquidated damages upon the Contractor for failure to comply with the performance standard requirements as set forth in the table below.

Liquidated Damages imposed will be deducted from the Contractor's invoice.

PERFORMANCE STANDARDS AND LIQUIDATED DAMAGES

Performance Standard Requirement Liquidated Damages to be Imposed

Delivery of goods shall be made in accordance with Section III

$100 per every 5 days beyond delivery date without prior notification by vendor.

VI. SOVEREIGN IMMUNITY AND LIMITATION OF LIABILITY

Nothing in this Agreement shall be deemed or otherwise interpreted as waiving FDOT sovereign immunity protections, or as increasing the limits of liability set forth in §768.28, Florida Statutes, as the same may be amended from time to time. Nothing in this Agreement shall be deemed or otherwise interpreted as waiving the Department's limits of liability set forth in sections 376.305 and 337.27(4), Fla. Stat. (2018).

SPECS for Bucket Truck:

Terex TC55 Optima 4X4

One (1) new Terex Hi-Ranger Optima TC55 insulated non-overcenter aerial device providing a working height of 60.0 ft (18.3 m) and a side reach of 42.8 ft (13.0 m).

Design Criteria:

* Design criteria is in accordance with current industry and engineering standards applicable and accepted for structural and hydraulic design.

Turntable:

* A self-locking worm gear rotation drive is provided and equipped with a bi-directional motor.

Continuous & Unrestricted Rotation:

* A hydraulic rotary manifold provides a rotating oil distribution system for continuous and unrestricted rotation.

* A minimum 6-channel electric collector ring is also provided.

Hydraulic System:

* Full pressure open center hydraulic system.

* Hydraulic hoses are equipped with permanent type hose fittings.

Miscellaneous:

* A load chart stating actual lifting capacity considering all final options, chassis, body, outriggers, and other fixed equipment with final readings based on completed unit stability is standard.

* All metallic components of the complete aerial device are powder coat white.

* The fiberglass upper boom lower boom insert platforms and covers are white.

* Two complete manuals providing operation and maintenance procedures and a replacement parts listing.

* Warning decals are provided with unit.

Pedestal, 32.3, Cab Height 64 -68 The pedestal is designed with access holes for maintenance of hydraulic plumbing.

Boom,55, Model 1 Side Mount Platform Boom with 116-degree lower boom articulation to ground access in the non-overcenter position.

Lower Boom:

* Filament wound high strength fiberglass insert providing an insulation gap.

Upper Boom:

* Filament wound tapered fiberglass boom providing a clear span insulation gap.

Leveling Chain:

Extended life leveling chain.

Boom Rest, Cam Style Upper boom rest with a cam type tie down strap.

Boom Tip, Side, Rot & Tools, Noc Boom Tip with Hydraulic Platform Rotator:

Upper Controls: Control-Plus single stick controller.

* Enable lever must be actuated before operation.

The platform rotator offering 105 degrees of forward rotation.

Platform Leveling:

* Platform leveling control is located at the top controls for ease of personnel rescue and platform debris clean out.

Hydraulic Platform Tilt is provided at platform and lower controls.

Engine Stop/Start controlled at platform and lower controls.

Engine Throttle Advance:

* An automatic two speed engine throttle control is provided and shall advance the engine to a pre-set speed when the single stick enabling lever is engaged and decrease when it is disengaged.

Dual Hydraulic Tool Outlets At Platform With Flow Control:

* Installed at the platform to accommodate two open center hydraulic tools.

* Tools cannot be operated simultaneously.

* Includes port reliefs to limit pressure to 2250 psi.

* Quick disconnect couplers.

Lower Controls:

* Individual control levers are provided and located in an accessible location on the turntable.

* An upper/lower control selector provides override of platform controls.

* Winch control at t he lower controls.

Boom Non-Compensation System:

* The upper and lower boom will be articulated independently.

* The upper and lower boom can be operated simultaneously with multi-functioning the Upper Controls:

Control-Plus single stick controller.

Category C Rating, Side Mnt, Noc-Non-Comp Aerial device is designed as a Category C machine in accordance and is dielectrically tested and rated for operation on systems up to 46 KV phase to phase per ANSI/SIA A92.2-2021

Demand Throttle Disable:

*Feature disables the Demand Throttle feature so that aerial device runs at low idle speed at all times.

Side Mount, 24x48 Side Mounted Fiberglass Platform 24 x 48 x 42: (Curbside)

* Includes (2) two outside access steps with a slip-resistant surface.

Safety Harness for Dual Platform Two safety harnesses with lanyard are provided for fall arrest.

Platform Rest For 24x48 A padded saddle rest provides platform support during road travel.

Liner, 24x48

Insulated Platform Liner For 24 x 48 x 42 Platform:

* Tested at 50 KV AC.

Platform Cover, 24x48 Vinyl Platform Cover For 24 x 48 Platform:

* Waterproof with internal elastic cord around edge.

700# Platform Capacity and Load Chart Platform capacity rated up to 700-lbs and load chart.

Jib, Simplified Compact, Non Repin Simplified Compact Hydraulic Extend Under Load Jib and Winch:

* Infinite positioning through the 120-degree articulation envelope (-20 to +105 degrees)

* Load radius of 0 to 65

* Hydraulic Extension to reposition the jib (no re-pinning required).

* The jib’s compact size barely goes below the bottom of the platform.

* Includes a 2000 lb. full drum capacity self-locking worm gear winch complete with ½ x 75’ load line with swivel hook and latch and a load chart.

Auxiliary Letdown,12v Auxiliary Let Down for use with Open Center Hydraulics:

* Allows for the descent of the boom (platform) in the most direct manner for a time limited by the duty cycle of the electric motor.

*Includes 12-volt electric motor for use on a 12 volt chassis.

Note: This includes a switch for activation at pedestal for electric or air function.

Terex Advanced Chassis Controller

* Multiplexed system to include: Controller, LCD Screen, Manual and Schematics.

* Standard Options: Diagnostics, Status Screens, Event Log, Hours Meter, Selectable Button Labels, System Alerts and System Test.

* Programmable settings allow installer to customize/select options need for their application.

* Screw terminal-type connections and enclosure to cover connections.

* Recommended on Class 6 and above chassis with multiple outputs

* The PTO hour is standard. The engine hour meter is standard (When available). This is a message we get from the truck Data link. All trucks except Ford give us the Engine hours. So if it’s a Ford, we just display PTO hours.

30 Gallon Bed Mount Reservoir Hydraulic Reservoir:

30-gallon hydraulic oil reservoir includes 10-micron replaceable cartridge type return line filter mounted in reservoir with bypass valve incorporated in filter to prevent restricted flow.

* A 100 mesh in screen in filter cap. A 40-mesh screen included in tank outlet and a ball type shut off valve.

* Relief valves to protect the circuit.

Subframe included in subframe assembly below

Tie Down’s included in subframe assembly below

A-Frame Outrigger included in subframe assembly below.

A-Frame Outrigger included in subframe assembly below.

O/R Controls, 2 Sets W/Tool Outlet

Controls For 2-Sets Of Outriggers And Auxiliary Tool Outlets (Open center systems):

* Recessed at rear of truck each side for ease of view for outrigger placement.

* Includes switches and alarm for outrigger in motion alarm.

Adjustable flow divider for auxiliary tool outlets below rotation.

Outrigger Interlock,12v, Std (2 Sets Af)

* To operate the boom the outriggers must be extended.

Pump, Vane, 14 Gpm, Cw, (Auto) Pump for systems requiring 14 gallons per minute:

*Fixed displacement vane pump providing 6 gallons per minute at 700 engine rpm and12 gallons per minute at 1400 engine rpm with a 95% pto.

USA

American flag displayed on unit.

Limited Product Warranty – Standard Factory Warranty

Customer Disclaimer on Customer Supplied Chassis Customer Supplied Chassis:

* Along with the purchase order the customer will be required to include a copy of the chassis specification intended for use and the contact information of the supplying chassis dealer. If the chassis specification does not meet minimum requirements for the application additional costs may be incurred to meet those requirements.

* Terex Utilities, Inc. requires a weight study analysis to ensure chassis loading and stability.

* Chassis’s delivered to the installation facilities that do not meet minimum specification requirements will be noted at time of delivery and a suggested resolution will be provided back to the customer.

* Reference Terex Customer Furnished Chassis Delivery Policy for additional instructions.

174” Line Body per the attached Specifications.

Subframe, Outrigger, Tie Down and Boom Rest Assembly

Install Optima Over Rear Axle Install All Associated Components:

* Final test and inspect completed unit including stability and dielectric testing per manufacturers requirements.

Hose & Fitting Kit Group 2 Hose and fittings to connect the hydraulic system from the oil reservoir to the pump and unit.

Misc Shop Supplies Group 5

Platform Rest Bottom Base Group 5

PTO (Muncie) For Automatic Transmission Power take off with indicator light for automatic transmission.

Drive Line Pump Wet to PTO Optima Tc Tcx Drive line from hydraulic pump to PTO as required.

DOT Inspection.

Set Chassis Parameters (Req\’D)

Ecco Back-Up Alarm Back-up alarm to sound when the vehicle is shifted into reverse.

24 X 24 X 1 Yellow Poly Outrigger Pads P#65369500

Double Jack Pad Holder P#94691

Rubber Wheel Chock Eye Bolt (Standard)

Grab Handle Set Three Point Contact

Access steps to platform from top of body or flatbed floor.

Mud Flap – Terex Logo (Standard) Mud flap with logo.

Note: Trim As-Required

Switch to ring power logo P#65379062

Grounding Loop Kit (One Each)

* Consists of (2) grounding copper rings located one at front and one at rear.

Note for Ground Loops – Mount (1) at front and (1) at rear

Peterson 7-Lamp Led Kit Fmvss Dot Peterson LED 7-lamp DOT Lighting Package:

* Complies with FMVSS 108.

* Includes required lights, junction box and wiring harness.

* Note: Includes lighted License Plate Area

* Note: Includes Clearance Lights if Applicable to application.

Kit 4 Amber Led Strobe Light/Guard (Std) Amber strobe light (LED) with 4 inch tall and 6-inch diameter lens and branch guard.

Voyager Brake Controller.

Remove and reinstall chassis supplied glad hands at the rear of the truck.

Stop/Start or Two Speed Rear Of Truck Remote engine stop/start OR two speed control from rear of vehicle.

Stop/Start

Pintle Hook 15t 15-ton pintle hook:

* Safety chain eyes.

Pintle hook brackets and attachment methods are designed to meet the associated pintle hook ratings. They are not designed for recovery purposes. If recovery attachments are required, please order the appropriate tow eyes.

ICC rear bumper.

7-Prong Trailer Socket (Combined) Med Dty NOTE: Stop & turn signal lights on combined circuit.

Oil Tank Mounting (Req For External)

Hydraulic Oil – General Purpose Fill with Hydraulic oil for general purpose use.

* Refer to the product maintenance manual for specific type to be used.

Safety Kit 5# Fire Extinguisher-Abc (Std) Safety Kit consists of the following:

* 5-lb ABC fire extinguisher with bracket.

* James King triangle reflector kit.

Paint Body Floor With Non-Skid Paint

Paint compartment top with non-skid paint.

BODY:

174 Inches Long x 46 Inches High x ,94 Inches Wide Chassis Cab to Axle (CA) of 120 Inches

- Bodies with one set of jack legs to have lifting eye and body shipping stands

- 16-gauge front bulkhead – Ship loose (unless specified)

- Wheel chock holders are to be installed ½” forward and ½” rearward of cutout

- All bulkheads to have pin access cutout/ cover when A-frame jack is ahead or behind bulkhead, x-frame jacks will not get pin access cutout/ cover

Body Dimensions:

174 Inches - Body Length 46 Inches - Body Height 94 Inches - Body Width 120 Inches - Chassis C/A 46 Inches - Compartment Height 18 Inches - Compartment Depth 58 Inches - Load Space Width 25 Inches - Top of Body to Top of Floor Dimension 25 Inches - Horizontal Compartment Height N/A Inches - Wheel Box Height

Body Materials:

16 ga Galvanneal - Main Body Material 12 ga 4-Way Treadplate - Compartment Tops Material 14 ga Galvanneal - Wheel Panels Material 14 ga Galvanneal - Front Bulkhead Material Bolt-on/Installed 18 ga Galvanized - Shelving Material

Adjustable on Dual Unistrut - Shelving Mounting Style No - Front Rock Guards Material No - Wheel Well Liners Material No - Bed Area Wall Liners Material Other Body Details:

- Two (2) 60" Long Uni-strut Rails welded flush to the rear of the CS compartment sidepack

Door Materials:

Standard, Double Panel - Door Type 18 ga Galvanneal - Inner Door Material 18 ga Galvanneal - Outer Door Material Stainless Steel Rod & Socket - Door Hinge Style 5/16" Stainless Steel - Door Rod Material Chain - Vertical Door Holder Option Chain - Horizontal Door Holder Option Single Point Rotary (Stainless Steel) - Latch Type Keyed Alike - Lock Type

- Wrap Around Striker with Rounded Corners

Other Door Details:

- Horizontal doors to drop to 45 degrees

Floor and Understructure:

12 ga (.109) 4-Way Treadplate - Bed Area Floor Material OHR55 - Unit Cutout in Floor Stringer - Body Frame Style Structural - Body Frame Material 3 Inch - Body Frame Height 8" x 8" hydraulic tank reservoir cutouts in floor - One each side at front Ship Loose Two (2) outrigger floor patches and One (1) tank stand floor patch

Cargo Tie Downs: Ship Loose

- Six (6) D - Ring tie downs 4 1/2" dia. mounted in floor of bed area 10-40 ZN .

Four (4) in the bed area, and two (2) in the tailshelf.

Accessories:

- Rubber Rolled Crown (PN# 30136) (Installed with Wheel Cut-Outs)

- Automotive Bulb Weatherstripping (PN# 30132) (Installed)

- Install Mudflap Brackets to extend 1" outside the sidepacks on both Streetside and Curbside

- Rotating Masterlock

Interior Lighting:

- L.E.D. Rope Lights (PN# 30811) in All body Compartments; (Installed)

- Excludes Top Mounted Boxes and tailshelf compartments

Paint:

- Powdercoat Complete; Interior and Exterior, Taffeta White

- Paint the Complete Bed Area Same as Body

Streetside Compartmentation:

1st Vertical Compartment:

30'' Wide x 46'' High x 18'' Deep Compartment

- Outrigger Cutout with Cover In this Compartment

- Five (5) 1/2'' Dia. Locking / Swivel Carriage Bolt Hooks, Adjustable, 1-3-1 Hook Set

2nd Vertical Compartment:

30'' Wide x 46'' High x 18'' Deep Compartment

- Two (2) Adjustable Shelves

- Divider Slots on 2'' Centers, with Five (5) Adjustable Dividers

3rd Vertical Compartment:

30'' Wide x 46'' High x 18'' Deep Compartment

- Two (2) Adjustable Shelves

- Divider Slots on 2'' Centers, with Five (5) Adjustable Dividers

Horizontal Compartment:

54'' Wide x 24'' High x 18'' Deep Compartment

- Eight (8) Adjustable Dividers installed on Compartment Bottom

Rear Vertical Compartment:

30'' Wide x 46'' High x 18'' Deep Compartment

- Five (5) 1/2'' Dia. Locking / Swivel Carriage Bolt Hooks, Adjustable, 1-3-1 Hook Set

- Outrigger Cutout with Cover In this Compartment

Streetside Hotstick Shelf:

174-Inch-Long Shelf Installed on the Streetside with a Rear Dropdown Access Door

- Stainless Steel Automotive Rotary Type Door Latch

- Stud Mounted Latches to Have Hidden Fasteners Inside the Door

- Striker Installed in Door Frame for Maximum Opening

- Stud Mounted Automotive Style Latches Have Interior Plastic Latch Covers

- Automotive Bulb Type Weatherstripping Mechanically Fastened to Door Frame with Rounded Corners

Curbside Compartmentation:

1st Vertical Compartment:

30'' Wide x 46'' High x 18'' Deep Compartment

- Outrigger Cutout with Cover In this Compartment

- Five (5) 1/2'' Dia. Locking / Swivel Carriage Bolt Hooks, Adjustable, 1-3-1 Hook Set

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