Drill Rig Truck

The Michigan Department of Transportation (MDOT) is issuing a Request for Proposal (RFP No. 240000002720) for the procurement of one completely assembled and installed truck-mounted drill rig unit suitable for combination auger, core, and rotary type drilling operations. MDOT prefers a Central Mine Equipment CME-45B drill unit mounted on a Freightliner 108SD Plus 4x4 truck chassis, but will consider alternate makes and models that meet all specified technical requirements. The deliverable consists of a single new, current production drill rig truck ready for immediate operation upon delivery to the Michigan Department of Transportation Jackson Testing Lab in Jackson, Michigan. The drill system must include a rotary drive with minimum four forward speeds and spindle torque exceeding 3,530 foot-pounds, twin hydraulic cylinders with 68-inch stroke and 13,650-pound downward thrust, a turbocharged diesel engine rated at minimum 65 gross horsepower with EPA Tier 4 final certification, a 20,000-pound front-mounted winch, a 150-gallon stainless steel water tank, and an auger handling rack capable of storing 60 linear feet of augers. The truck specification requires a severe-duty configuration with a Cummins L9 diesel engine (300 hp), Allison 3000 RDS automatic transmission, 33,000-pound GVWR, and comprehensive safety lighting. Bidders must submit written proposals by August 1, 2024, at 12:00 p.m. Eastern Time, with written questions accepted until July 24, 2024, at 3:00 p.m. Eastern Time and answers posted by July 25, 2024. The anticipated contract begin date is August 20, 2024, with delivery required within a specified number of calendar days after receipt of order. The contractor must provide a minimum of 8 hours of training at no cost to MDOT for up to 10 employees and must be a certified authorized distributor or manufacturer of the offered drill rig, with distributors required to provide a manufacturer's letter of authorization with their bid response.

The procurement is subject to Michigan procurement requirements, including compliance with Michigan Voluntary Protection Program verification and disclosure of any labor or environmental law violations within the past five years. Bidders must certify their status regarding Iran-linked business relationships and clean corporate citizen status. No specific set-aside designations for disadvantaged enterprises are mentioned in the solicitation documents. Pricing must be firm for the entire contract term with all shipping and delivery fees included in the quoted price, and payment will be made via Electronic Funds Transfer (EFT) only under standard Net 45 Days terms, though quick payment terms are encouraged. The contractor must maintain required insurance coverage including Commercial General Liability of $1,000,000 each occurrence and Automobile Liability of $1,000,000 per accident. While no specific award value is stated in the available documentation, contracts equal to or greater than $250,000 require approval by the State Administrative Board, suggesting the anticipated contract value may meet or exceed this threshold.