Medium Duty Truck and Mounted Auger Drill Unit NTH-019

The State of Michigan, specifically the Michigan Department of Transportation (MDOT), is seeking a procurement for a specialized Medium Duty Truck and Mounted Auger Drill Unit under Solicitation #190000003102. The contract opportunity requires a new vehicle that precisely matches the technical specifications of a Geoprobe 3100 Auger Drill mounted on a Ram 5500 four-wheel drive chassis. The procurement demands a comprehensive package including a Cummins 6.7L turbo diesel engine, automatic transmission, specific interior and exterior features, LED lighting, hydraulic systems, water carrier, and an extensive set of drilling tools such as auger sections, drill rods, sampling equipment, and concrete coring bits. Critical technical requirements include specific performance standards for the drill mast, percussion hammer, rotary head, and winches, with mandatory safety features like first aid kit, fire extinguisher, and reflective triangles. The solicitation was posted on August 29, 2019, with an extremely tight submission deadline of August 30, 2019, indicating an urgent procurement timeline for this specialized geological or environmental drilling vehicle.

While the documentation does not explicitly outline set-aside designations or disadvantaged enterprise requirements, the technical complexity of the specification suggests that vendors must have specialized manufacturing and geological equipment expertise. The procurement appears targeted at manufacturers or vendors with specific capabilities in producing or supplying advanced geological drilling vehicles with precise technical specifications. No incumbent vendor information was provided in the available documentation, and the solicitation does not indicate specific budget ranges or award values. The comprehensive nature of the specification suggests a high-value, specialized procurement requiring significant technical capability and precise manufacturing standards. Potential vendors would need to demonstrate not only the ability to meet the exact technical specifications but also provide a fully equipped and tested unit that meets MDOT's stringent performance and safety requirements for geological or environmental field research and sampling operations.