F09-554645 Gyratory Compactor for Materials Lab

The Alabama Department of Transportation (ALDOT) is seeking to procure a Gyratory Compactor and related equipment for its Materials Laboratory, specifically requesting one Gyratory Compactor and three Mold Assemblies. The procurement is targeted for the Fayette facility located at 399 25th ST NE, Lauderdale County. Technical specifications mandate a non-hydraulic, electromechanical compactor capable of producing 150mm diameter hot mix asphalt specimens, with precise requirements including compression at 600 kPa, 30 mrad gyration, and built-in extruder capabilities. The equipment must be recommended by one of five specified SuperPave regional centers: Auburn University, Pennsylvania State University, Purdue University, University of Texas at Austin, or University of Nevada at Reno. Bidders are required to submit comprehensive technical literature and provide a letter of recommendation for their proposed equipment. Key submission deadlines include questions due by January 3, 2025, through the Alabama Buys portal, with the final bid response deadline set for January 22, 2025. The bid opening is scheduled for January 23, 2025, at 10:00 am in Montgomery, Alabama, with award to be made on an "all or none" basis to the lowest responsible bidder meeting all specified requirements.

The procurement appears to have no specific set-aside designations for disadvantaged enterprises, and the solicitation is open to all qualified suppliers registered in the Alabama Buys system. Bidders must be prepared to accept multiple electronic payment methods, including state-issued credit cards, P-cards, and electronic funds transfer, at no additional cost. While the exact budget range is not explicitly stated, the comprehensive technical specifications suggest a significant investment in specialized laboratory equipment. Suppliers must comply with state regulations, including the Beason-Hammon Alabama Taxpayer and Citizen Protection Act, and be prepared to provide detailed pricing with freight charges included in the bid. The State of Alabama reserves the right to conduct cost realism and price reasonableness analysis for all submissions. Pricing must be F.O.B. destination, and alternative equipment proposals must include complete descriptive and technical documentation. Although the exact contract value is not disclosed, the specialized nature of the gyratory compactor indicates a substantial procurement investment for the Alabama Department of Transportation's materials testing infrastructure.