COMPRESSION AND TENSION TESTING EQUIPMENT

The Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) is seeking competitive sealed bids for the procurement of Compression and Tension Testing Equipment, specifically a testing machine designed for roadway construction material analysis. The solicitation, identified as DOT-ITB-25-9055-SJ, requires a load frame with an electromechanical system capable of 240 Volts AC power, a minimum vertical testing space of 41 inches, and a minimum capacity rating of 20 kips. Bidders must provide a comprehensive equipment package including a 100 kN Low Profile Load cell, attachment kits, platens, integrated computer systems, and data acquisition software. The vendor will be responsible for on-site training, calibration, full assembly, and installation of the equipment. Bids are due on May 1, 2025, at 09:00 AM EST, with an anticipated award date of May 6, 2025, and expected equipment delivery by September 1, 2025, to the FDOT State Materials Office in Gainesville, Florida.

Bidders must be registered in the MyFloridaMarketPlace system and comply with various state requirements, including drug-free workplace certification and E-Verify employment eligibility verification. Out-of-state corporations must be authorized to do business in Florida and obtain proper licensing through the Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation. The solicitation includes strict non-discrimination provisions covering multiple civil rights statutes, prohibiting discrimination based on race, color, national origin, sex, disability, and age. Vendors are also subject to scrutiny under Section 287.135, which prohibits contracting with companies on specific scrutinized companies lists related to activities in Sudan and Iran. While a specific budget range is not explicitly stated, the procurement appears to be for a significant piece of scientific testing equipment, likely representing a substantial investment for the department. The contract will include a mandatory 12-month warranty against manufacturing defects, with technical support available during business hours.