Lattice boom crawler crane - rebid

The South Carolina Department of Transportation (SCDOT) is seeking to procure a new lattice boom crawler crane through an Invitation for Bid, specifically targeting a high-performance piece of equipment for pile driving and heavy construction operations. The solicitation requires a crane with a main angle lattice boom extendable from 40 to 100 feet, powered by a Tier 4f diesel engine and equipped with hydraulically adjustable crawler tracks. Critical specifications include a minimum reference capacity of 80 tons, two hoist drums capable of lifting a 15,000-pound pile driving hammer, and full 360-degree rotation capabilities. The crane must support both impact and vibratory pile driving operations without capacity reduction and feature a fully enclosed, climate-controlled operator cab with comprehensive instrumentation. Bidders are required to submit detailed technical documentation, including manufacturer specifications, load charts, ground bearing pressure data, and maximum wind speed specifications. The procurement timeline indicates a bid submission deadline of March 7, 2025, at 2:30 PM, with questions due by February 14, 2025, and an anticipated contract award posting on April 3, 2025. The initial contract term is set from April 15, 2025, to April 14, 2026.

The solicitation does not explicitly outline specific set-aside designations or restrictions for disadvantaged enterprises. Vendors must complete mandatory registration and provide certifications regarding pricing independence, non-debarment status, drug-free workplace compliance, and conflict of interest absence. The successful bidder will be required to provide no-cost hands-on training at an SCDOT facility, covering critical operational aspects including counterweight management, track manipulation, hoist reeving, daily inspection protocols, and preventive maintenance. Additionally, the vendor must supply two sets of hard copy and digital operator, parts, and service manuals. While a specific budget range is not detailed in the document, the procurement is for a single-line item purchase of a specialized piece of heavy equipment. The contract includes standard terms such as fixed pricing, F.O.B. destination delivery, a one-year warranty, and provisions for termination for convenience or default. No pre-bid conference or site visit is scheduled for this procurement opportunity.