John deere 850L LGP, caterpillar D6T LGP or approved equivalent

The Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS) is seeking competitive bids for the outright purchase and delivery of one (1) John Deere 850L LGP, Caterpillar D6T LGP or approved equivalent low ground pressure (LGP) crawler dozer. The crawler dozer will be used for forestry operations, with the primary purpose of wildland fire suppression and emergency response to protect life and property. The Invitation to Bid (ITB) provides detailed specifications for the crawler dozer, including performance requirements, engine, drive train, undercarriage, chassis, ROPS cab, blade, electrical system, and safety features. Bidders must submit pricing on the base crawler dozer as well as four optional features: winch, anti-corrosion package, emission de-rate override, and extended warranty. The bid response is due on September 9, 2022 at 5:00 PM ET, and the public bid opening will be held on September 12, 2022 at 10:00 AM ET via teleconference. The contract will be awarded to the responsive and responsible bidder with the lowest total firm fixed unit price.

The procurement is open to all qualified bidders, and there are no set-aside designations or restrictions on the types of organizations that can respond. The Department reserves the right to increase or decrease quantities as needed and to terminate and re-solicit the procurement if both parties cannot agree to any price escalation. No incumbent vendors or current contractors are listed, and the ITB does not specify any existing infrastructure or technology that requires integration. The ITB does not provide an estimated award value or budget range.