PRINOTH RAPTOR 500 Track Mulching Carrier W/PRINOTH M700-2300 Mulching Head

The Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS) is seeking competitive bids for the outright purchase and delivery of one (1) PRINOTH-RAPTOR 500 Track Mulching Carrier with a PRINOTH M700-2300 Mulching Head for use in forestry operations, primarily for wildfire mitigation and fuel reduction. The procurement is an Invitation to Bid (ITB) with detailed technical specifications for the required equipment, including engine, drivetrain, undercarriage, winch, chassis, cab, electrical system, lighting, mulching head, and warranty requirements. Bids are due on February 27, 2023 by 5:00 PM Eastern Time, and the public bid opening is scheduled for February 28, 2023 at 10:00 AM. FDACS intends to make a single award or no award, as determined to be in the best interest of the state. The contract is for the outright purchase and delivery of the specified equipment for use by the state of Florida, primarily in Leon County and Tampa City.

The ITB states that FDACS has determined the PRINOTH-RAPTOR 500 is the only acceptable product to meet its needs, and no substitutions will be considered. No vendor-generated terms and conditions will be accepted, and the award will be based on the lowest responsive and responsible bidder. The ITB does not mention any set-aside designations or restrictions on the types of organizations that can respond, nor does it list any incumbent vendors or current contractors. The ITB also does not provide any details on possible award values or budget ranges.