Pavement Friction Trailer - Rig

The Washington State Department of Transportation (WSDOT) is conducting a competitive solicitation to award a nine-year contract for the provision of a Pavement Friction Trailer Rig. The rig is intended to measure the coefficient of friction on pavement and must meet or exceed the requirements set forth in ASTM-E274/E274M-11. The trailer-mounted unit must include a computer system, water system, and accessories such as an impact wrench, air compressor, and additional test tires. WSDOT will evaluate bids on a firm fixed price and best value basis, with bidders encouraged to attend a pre-bid meeting on 9/5/24. The contract term is nine years, and bidders must provide complete specifications of the offered unit, including make, model, and other pertinent data. The winning bidder shall provide software updates for three years after the unit is put into service.

WSDOT has established voluntary numerical goals for participation by Minority-Owned Businesses, Women-Owned Businesses, Veteran-Owned Businesses, and Washington Small Businesses, and encourages bidders to support these state procurement priorities. The contract will be awarded to serve multiple jurisdictions within the state of Washington, including counties, cities, and census-designated places. Funding sources and award values are not specified in the provided documents, but the contract is expected to cover a range of pavement friction testing needs across the state.