Trailer Mounted Crane Replacement & Hydraulic Line Renewal

The Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) is soliciting competitive sealed bids for the complete removal, replacement, and installation of trailer-mounted cranes and renewal of associated hydraulic systems at the FDOT Structures Research Center in Tallahassee, Leon County, Florida. The procurement specifically requires the removal of two existing Hiab 088X-Duo B-2 cranes and the renewal of hydraulic supply and return lines and bulkhead connectors. The new cranes must meet minimum performance criteria including a lifting capacity of 59,000 foot-pounds and compatible operating pressure up to 4,728 psi, and must include a three-year manufacturer's warranty. Bidders must submit sealed bids by March 30, 2026, at 10:00 AM EST, with public bid opening scheduled for 11:00 AM EST the same day, and the intended award notification will be posted on April 1, 2026. The contract term is anticipated to be approximately two months from contract execution, with all delivery and installation activities required to be completed by June 12, 2026. Bidders must demonstrate at least five years of active business engagement in the requested service type through a Minimum Qualifications Statement, submit itemized bills of materials with detailed specifications and technical drawings, and provide proof of E-Verify compliance and vendor certifications. General liability insurance with combined bodily injury limits of $200,000 per person and $300,000 per occurrence, plus property damage coverage of $200,000 per occurrence, is required prior to work commencement. Bidders may request a site visit by contacting Christina Freeman at 850-921-7111, and all bidders must be registered in the MyFloridaMarketplace system prior to submission.

No specific set-aside designations for disadvantaged enterprises are mentioned in this solicitation. All prospective bidders must comply with the State of Florida's registration requirements in MyFloridaMarketplace and are subject to a one percent transaction fee assessed by the state. Bidders are also subject to compliance with section 287.057(23), Florida Statutes, which prohibits contact with agency employees or officers concerning any aspect of the solicitation between the release of the solicitation and the end of the 72-hour period following the agency's posting of the notice of intended award, excluding Saturdays, Sundays, and state holidays. No incumbent vendor or current contractor information is identified in the available documentation. The maximum budgetary limitation established by the Department is $170,000.00, with bids exceeding this amount deemed non-responsive. Payment shall be made only upon receipt and written approval of completed goods and services, with the Department retaining the right to assess non-performance retainage of ten percent if corrective action plans are deemed unacceptable. No performance bond is required for this procurement.