345609 - Core Dry Machines - Troxler Model 5151

The Alabama Department of Transportation (ALDOT) is soliciting bids for the procurement of two Troxler Model 5151 Automatic Drying Units, specialized moisture analysis equipment designed for materials testing applications. 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, and 12V DC power requirements with a drying chamber accommodating samples up to 150 millimeters in diameter. The units must achieve drying times of 10 to 20 minutes depending on moisture content, operate effectively across temperatures of 2 to 38 degrees Celsius, and comply with ASTM D7227 and AASHTO PP75 standards. All equipment must be new, unused, and acceptable by the original equipment manufacturer, with each unit including a one-year manufacturer's standard warranty and a separate vacuum pump assembly. 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. The procurement is on a no-substitution basis, requiring exact compliance with all specifications. Key deadlines include a question submission deadline of May 11, 2026, by close of business, and a bid due date of May 18, 2026. The award will be made on an all-or-none basis to the lowest responsible bidder meeting all specifications, with an Intent to Award notice issued before final award, followed by a five-calendar-day protest period.

The solicitation does not specify any set-aside designations, disadvantaged enterprise restrictions, or preferred vendor categories for this procurement. No incumbent vendors, current contractors, or existing infrastructure integration requirements are identified in the available documentation. 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 outlined in the boilerplate terms and conditions. All bids must be submitted electronically through the Alabama Buys supplier portal, with pricing submitted as unit prices including supplier part numbers and F.O.B. destination freight charges. No specific budget range or award value is disclosed in the available contract documentation. All contracts are governed by Alabama law with exclusive venue in Montgomery, and the State reserves the right to conduct cost realism and price reasonableness analysis on submitted bids.