Diesel Hammer w/ Exc MTD Mast - DOTD

The Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development (DOTD), through the Office of State Procurement, is seeking bids on one diesel hammer with excavator-mounted mast for pile driving operations under RFx 3000026708, with bids due November 18, 2026 at 10:00 a.m. CST. The solicitation specifies a Delmag D8-22 or equivalent; equivalent proposals require detailed descriptive information and technical data for evaluation.

The hammer must meet minimum specifications including 5-gallon fuel capacity, 1.5-gallon lubrication system, 1,750-pound minimum piston weight, 9,000 to 18,000 foot-pounds energy output per blow, 30 to 50 blows per minute, and 5,500-pound minimum operating weight. The mast system must be 60 feet tall (45-foot base section with 15-foot extension), weigh 8,500 pounds, accommodate a 20-foot pin height excavator boom, and include hydraulic-powered winches rated for 15,000 pounds (hammer) and 8,000 pounds (piles). The vendor must install the complete system on a customer-supplied Volvo EC370 tracked excavator, conduct two days of operator training at a DOTD-selected location, perform pre-delivery test runs, and deliver with dealer service policies, owner's and service manuals (hardcopy and digital), and detailed build sheets in plain language. All products must be new, current model units. Delivery is to DOTD Equipment Acquisitions at Building 42F, 7686 Tom Drive, Baton Rouge, Louisiana, Monday through Thursday 7:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., or Friday 7:00 a.m. to 10:00 a.m. with 48 hours notice. Bidders must specify delivery timeframe in days after order receipt and may propose early-payment discounts of 1% or greater for payment within 30 days.

The contract will be awarded to the lowest responsive, responsible bidder meeting specifications. Bid prices must include all applicable taxes and remain firm for a minimum of 30 days. The State reserves the right to reject individual line items. Upon award, the contract may be extended for two additional 12-month periods at the same prices and terms, to a maximum 36-month total term. Louisiana Secretary of State registration and good standing are required for corporations and LLCs on contracts exceeding $25,000. Questions are due November 4, 2026; responses follow November 11. Bids may be submitted electronically via the LaGov vendor portal or physically at the Office of State Procurement in Baton Rouge.