Monoboom tree shaker

The Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS) is seeking to obtain competitive bids for the outright purchase and delivery of a monoboom tree shaker. The selected vendor will be required to provide a monoboom tree shaker that meets specific technical specifications, including the ability to grasp trees up to 24 inches in diameter and 10 feet above ground, withstand impacts from falling pinecones, and have a pad lubricating system operable from inside the cabin. Delivery must be no later than September 1, 2023 to the Florida Forest Service Blackwater Forestry Center in Milton, FL. Bids are due by March 8, 2023 at 5:00 PM ET, and the public bid opening is scheduled for March 9, 2023 at 10:00 AM ET via teleconference. The award will be made to the responsive and responsible bidder with the lowest total price, and if less than two responsive bids are received, the Department may negotiate with the single responsive vendor.

The procurement is open to vendors statewide, with specific jurisdictions identified as Leon County and Tampa City. The solicitation documents do not mention any set-asides, incumbents, or specific funding sources, but indicate the Department is seeking to obtain the required equipment through this competitive bidding process. The pricing terms must be firm and inclusive of all relevant charges, and the Department reserves the right to increase or decrease quantities, though no guarantee is made regarding actual orders.