Acuator and Thrust Units for Moveable Bridges

The Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) has issued a Notice of Intended Decision to Enter into a Single Source Contract for the procurement of actuator and thrust units for the Crescent Beach Bridge and Bridge of Lions moveable bridges located in St. Johns County, Florida. FDOT is seeking to acquire a complete linear actuator and two additional thrust units that match the existing specifications of the current actuators installed on the Crescent Beach Bridge. The intended sole source vendor is RACO International, L.P., as they are the only manufacturer of these specialized actuator and thrust units for FDOT's District Two drawbridges. FDOT has indicated that these parts are crucial for the safe operation of the drawbridges, and they currently do not have replacement parts available should the span locks fail. The total price for the requested actuator and thrust units is $100,000. FDOT has justified the single source procurement due to the unique and necessary nature of the product, as well as the lack of competition for these specialized components.

This procurement opportunity is limited to the intended sole source vendor, RACO International, L.P., as they are the only known manufacturer of the required actuator and thrust units. There are no set-aside designations or restrictions on the types of organizations that can respond to this solicitation. The current incumbent vendor, RACO International, L.P., is the only existing contractor that can provide the necessary integration with the existing infrastructure and technology on the Crescent Beach Bridge and Bridge of Lions. The total award value for this contract is $100,000.