Drill Rig purchase

The Florida Department of Transportation is posting a sole-source purchase notice for a drill rig from Central Mine Equipment Company under Florida Statutes Section 287.057(5), with the posting remaining open for a minimum of 15 business days from August 27, 2026. This is a decision-filtering constraint: the Department has determined that Central Mine Equipment Company is the sole manufacturer capable of meeting the specified requirements.

The scope is one self-contained boring and subsurface exploration drill rig mounted on a Freightliner 108SD 6x4 tandem axle truck with turbocharged diesel engine (minimum 229 cubic inches displacement, 120 gross horsepower, EPA Tier 4f compliant). The rig must perform auger borings in unconsolidated formations using hollow-stem augers, shelby tube sampling, continuous tube sampling, standard penetration testing, coring, and rotary drilling applications. Required systems include a hydraulic system with 25 GPM capacity pumps, a measurement-while-drilling system with Jean Lutz Dialog MX components, multiple hoists and winches, hydraulic leveling jacks, air compressor, and safety features including emergency shut-off systems and mast-raising alarms. The equipment will be used by the State Materials Office for soil sampling, foundation testing, monitoring well installation, and subsurface exploration work. Delivery must occur in first-class operating condition with two days of manufacturer training and service manuals included.

The estimated purchase price is $574,195. Place of performance is Leon County, Florida. No contract term length, response deadline beyond the 15-day posting period, or anticipated award date is specified in the notice.