Truck Mounted Auger Drill Unit and Training

The Michigan Department of Transportation (MDOT) issued RFP 210000001906 on May 14, 2021, for the procurement of one truck-mounted auger drill unit with comprehensive training services. The procurement involves multiple jurisdictions within Michigan, including Grand Traverse County and several Lansing City divisions. The deliverable consists of a new, latest-model CME-55 truck-mounted auger drill unit to be mounted on a 2021 Freightliner M2-106 4x4 chassis supplied by MDOT, with detailed technical specifications outlined in Specification C11-0047.21 covering 24 specification sections including base construction standards, hydraulic systems, rotary and vertical drive systems, mast assembly, draw works, mud pump assembly, a 250-gallon stainless steel water tank, hydraulic leveling jacks, drill platform, front-mounted 20,000-pound winch, and comprehensive lighting requirements. The contractor must ensure the unit meets U.S. Government standards, American National Standards (ANSI), Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards 108 (FMVSS), and OSHA/MIOSHA requirements, with delivery required within 120 days of order receipt to MDOT's garage in Lansing during business hours (8:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m., Monday through Friday). Additional deliverables include a minimum of 8 hours of operator and mechanic training for 6-8 MDOT employees at an MDOT facility, a pre-delivery inspection at the contractor's facility with travel costs reimbursed at standard Michigan state rates for up to two MDOT personnel, and potential attendance at a kick-off meeting within 30 calendar days of the contract effective date (June 22, 2021). The proposal deadline was May 28, 2021 at 3:00 p.m. Eastern, with bidder questions due by May 21, 2021 and answers posted by May 24, 2021. Evaluation criteria award points based on warranty terms (10 points), training provisions (25 points), general experience from the Vendor Questions Worksheet (25 points), and specification compliance with descriptive literature (40 points), with proposals scoring 80 or more points eligible for price evaluation.

A mandatory minimum requirement restricts bidding to certified authorized distributors or manufacturers, with manufacturer authorization letters required for distributors. The solicitation does not identify any set-aside designations for disadvantaged enterprises or specific business classifications. No incumbent contractors or current operators are identified in the available documentation. No federal funding is identified as applicable to this procurement. Pricing must be submitted on Schedule B as firm fixed prices covering unit cost, training cost, equipment inspection cost at the contractor's facility, and any available discounts, with all pricing on an F.O.B. destination basis with prepaid transportation charges. Payment will be made via Electronic Funds Transfer (EFT) within 45 days of invoice receipt, with liquidated damages assessed at 2/10th of 1% per day up to 30 days for late or improper delivery. The contractor must provide a one-year warranty covering all components or the manufacturer's warranty, whichever is greater, commencing on the in-service date. While the specific contract value or budget range is not disclosed in the available documentation, the scope encompasses equipment procurement, installation, training, and inspection services.