Pneumatic Masts

The Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) intends to enter into a single source contract with The Will-Burt Company for the procurement of four (4) Pneumatic Mast Systems. These masts utilize pressurized air to raise and lower load packages, such as CCTV cameras, up to 50 feet in height for use on FDOT's Mobile Command Trailers during emergency operations. The masts must have a minimum payload capacity of 200 lbs. and a maximum nested height of 8.5 feet to ensure fitment and deployment. FDOT has determined that The Will-Burt Company is the only known vendor able to meet the specific height and weight requirements without adding excessive weight to the trailers, which could impact the trailers' stability. The estimated dollar amount for this procurement is $85,242.00, and the solicitation will remain posted for a minimum of 15 business days, with a due date of August 10, 2023.

This single source procurement is limited to The Will-Burt Company, as FDOT has assessed that they are the only known vendor capable of meeting the specific requirements of the Pneumatic Mast Systems. There are no set-aside designations or restrictions on the types of organizations that can respond, and there are no listed incumbent vendors or current contractors. The existing Mobile Command Trailers require the integration of the Pneumatic Mast Systems, and the contract will be awarded to The Will-Burt Company as a single source acquisition.