Truck Mounted Drill-Rig - Geothermal / Water Well Platform and Truck Chassis

The State of Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) is soliciting written bids from qualified bidders to establish a contract for a Truck Mounted Drill Rig to be used for geothermal and water well drilling. The solicitation outlines detailed technical specifications for the drill rig and the required truck chassis, including requirements for a Cummins diesel engine, 4WD, and automatic transmission. The successful bidder must provide the fully assembled and operational drill rig, deliver it to a location in Chipley, Florida, and provide training and service manuals. The FDOT has the option to purchase the truck chassis and drill rig separately. The bid response is due on March 9, 2023, and a mandatory pre-bid conference is scheduled prior to the bid due date.

The solicitation does not specify any set-aside designations or restrictions on the types of organizations that can respond. The contract will be awarded to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder meeting the requirements outlined in the Invitation to Bid. The solicitation does not provide any information on incumbent vendors, current contractors, or the available budget for this procurement.