Truck Mounted Dump Bodies with Fold Down/Drop Down Sides

The Florida Department of Transportation, District Three, is seeking competitive bids for two truck-mounted dump bodies with fold-down/drop-down sides to be installed on Ford F-550 crew cab chassis. The procurement requires dump bodies capable of hauling 2.90 to 3.00 cubic yards of material, with the vendor responsible for picking up the chassis from the District-3 headquarters in Chipley, Florida, completing the installation, and delivering the finished units back to the Department. The successful bidder must have been in business for at least twelve consecutive months, have constructed a minimum of five dump bodies, and use only new and unused materials and parts. Mandatory requirements include providing four copies of the manufacturer's service manual, one electronic copy, and training for Department personnel on operational and servicing procedures. Key deadlines include technical questions due by November 10, 2025, at 4:00 PM, bid submissions due by November 17, 2025, at 10:00 AM, with a public bid opening at 10:30 AM, and an intended award decision to be posted on November 19, 2025, at 9:00 AM.

Bidders must be actively registered in Florida's MyFloridaMarketPlace system and are subject to a one percent transaction fee. The contract includes several mandatory certifications and forms, including drug-free workplace certification, scrutinized companies lists verification, foreign country of concern attestation, and E-Verify requirements. Vendors must complete an In-State Preference Form, Vendor Certification Regarding Scrutinized Companies Lists, E-Verify Form, Affidavit Regarding Labor and Services, and Foreign Country of Concern Attestation. The Department reserves the right to purchase additional dump bodies in the future and may renew the contract for up to three years upon mutual agreement and satisfactory performance. While no specific award value is mentioned, the procurement is for two initial units with potential for future purchases. The contract includes a mandatory 90-day warranty against defective materials and workmanship, and all equipment must meet industry-standard construction requirements.