Masticating Head

The Oklahoma Department of Agriculture, Food, and Forestry (ODAFF) is seeking to procure an RDM38EX Masticating Head for forestry operations through a competitive solicitation. The procurement is specific to Logan County and will involve the acquisition of an advanced forestry disc mulcher attachment designed for excavators, capable of handling undergrowth and trees up to 8 inches in diameter. The solicitation, identified as #EV00000591, requires vendors to provide a complete equipment kit with delivery to the ODAFF office in Goldsby, Oklahoma within 45 days of contract award. Key requirements include furnishing the exact specifications of the RDM38EX model, which is compatible with excavators ranging from 10 to 15 tons and features a 38-inch diameter cutting disc made of Weldox 700 T-1 steel. The bid will be evaluated using Best Value criteria, with bidders required to submit detailed pricing, meet mandatory specifications outlined in Exhibit 1, and potentially include value-added products or services. Critical dates for this opportunity include a questions deadline of November 22, 2024, at 2:00 PM Central Time, and a final bid response deadline of December 12, 2024, at 5:00 PM Central Time, with bidders required to keep their proposals firm for a minimum of 120 days after submission.

The solicitation does not explicitly indicate specific set-aside designations, though the bidder information forms do provide an opportunity for service-disabled veteran business enterprises to self-identify. Bidders must be registered with the Oklahoma Secretary of State and provide proof of workers' compensation insurance or a written exemption. The state reserves the right to award the contract to multiple vendors by item or on an all-or-none basis, depending on what is deemed most advantageous. While no specific budget range is detailed, the contract has an initial term of 90 days with no renewal options. Vendors must certify they have not engaged in collusion and have not previously employed state workers who were involved in contract development. Additionally, bidders must confirm they are not currently engaged in a boycott of goods or services from Israel. The procurement allows for potential negotiations with one or more bidders and may request a Best and Final Offer to optimize the state's procurement outcome.