Excavator - Heavy Duty Mulching Head

The Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS) is seeking competitive bids for the outright purchase, delivery, and installation of a heavy-duty mulching head compatible with a Caterpillar 315F Excavator. The required mulching head and related components are detailed in the Invitation to Bid (ITB). The ITB provides a timeline, with the bid release date of February 8, 2023, the last day for written inquiries on February 17, 2023, the bid due date of February 28, 2023 at 5:00 PM ET, and the anticipated posting of the recommended award on March 4, 2023. The public opening of the bids will be held on March 1, 2023 at 2:00 PM ET via teleconference. FDACS intends to make a single award or no award, as determined to be in the best interest of the state. The evaluation will be based on the vendors' responses and any literature provided on the proposed product's functionality and expected effects.

The contract opportunity is open to vendors within the jurisdictions of Leon County and Tampa City in the state of Florida. The ITB does not specify any set-aside designations or restrictions on the types of organizations that can respond. The contract will be funded by state funds, and FDACS has the right to negotiate with a single responsive vendor if less than two responsive bids are received. The ITB does not provide any information on incumbent vendors, current contractors, or existing infrastructure or technology that requires integration. The budget range for the contract is not specified.