Troxler Model 5850 Superpave Gyratory Compactor

The Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) has issued an Invitation to Bid (ITB-25-9040-SD) for the procurement of a Troxler Model 5850 Superpave Gyratory Compactor (SGC), a specialized piece of laboratory equipment used in road construction and materials testing. The procurement is specifically managed through FDOT's Central Procurement Office in Tallahassee, Leon County, with Sally Dobson serving as the Procurement Agent. Addendum No. 1, issued on January 21, 2025, revised the original procurement timeline due to impending weather conditions. The bid opening has been rescheduled from January 21, 2025, at 2:00 PM EST to January 28, 2025, at 10:00 AM EST. Technical questions remain due by December 30, 2025, at 10:00 AM EST, with bids originally due January 21, 2025, at 11:00 AM EST. The intended decision/award date has been moved from January 28, 2025, to February 3, 2025. Bidders are required to acknowledge receipt of the addendum by completing and returning the document to the Procurement Office by the bid opening deadline.

The procurement documents do not specify any set-aside designations, socioeconomic restrictions, or preferred vendor categories for this contract. No information is provided about incumbent vendors, current contractors, or existing infrastructure requiring integration. While the specific budget range is not disclosed in the available documentation, the procurement is for a highly specialized piece of scientific equipment used in road construction materials testing. The Troxler Model 5850 Superpave Gyratory Compactor is a precision instrument typically used for compacting asphalt mixtures to determine density and air void characteristics, which is critical for quality control in road construction projects. Potential bidders would likely need to demonstrate technical expertise in laboratory equipment manufacturing, specifically in geotechnical and transportation materials testing equipment. The procurement appears to be a direct purchase of equipment rather than a service contract, suggesting a one-time capital investment in laboratory infrastructure for the Florida Department of Transportation.