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

This state and local contracting opportunity is for the procurement of a truck-mounted drill rig, including a geothermal/water well platform and truck chassis, to be used by the Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) for rock coring and sampling. The FDOT intends to purchase a single unit that meets or exceeds specified technical requirements, including the ability to perform rock coring with barrels down to a four-inch minimum diameter. The drill rig and truck chassis must be the latest production models, equipped with all new standard features, and delivered fully assembled and operational to a location in Chipley, Florida. The truck chassis must meet various requirements such as an 84-inch cab to axle, GVWR of at least 19,500 lbs, Cummins diesel engine, 4WD drivetrain, automatic transmission, and all-terrain tires. The solicitation was re-advertised to attach an Addendum, which modified the procurement schedule, with technical questions due by March 10, 2023 and bids due by March 17, 2023. The public bid opening and intended award decision will also occur on those dates.

The procurement opportunity does not specify any set-aside designations or restrictions on the types of organizations that can respond. No information is provided about incumbent vendors or current contractors, existing infrastructure or technology that requires integration, or possible award values or budget ranges. The solicitation appears to be open to all qualified bidders, with the evaluation likely focused on conformity to the technical specifications and requirements outlined for the truck-mounted drill rig and truck chassis.