Truck Mounted Dump Body with Fold Down/Drop Down Sides

The Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT), District Three, located in Chipley, Florida, is seeking competitive bids for the procurement of two truck-mounted dump bodies with fold-down/drop-down sides through Invitation to Bid (ITB) Number DOT-ITB-26-3006-SC. The solicitation specifically requires 11-foot-long steel dump bodies to be installed on department-supplied 2025 Ford F-550 truck chassis, with precise technical specifications including a 2.90 to 3.00-cubic yard hauling capacity and 12-gauge high tensile steel construction. Bidders must provide comprehensive pricing for the truck body, rig, labor, and services, with all line items being mandatory for bid consideration. The bid is due on August 28, 2025, at 10:00 AM, with a public opening scheduled for 10:30 AM the same day, and an intended award posting date of September 1, 2025. Successful vendors will be responsible for picking up the truck chassis from District-3 headquarters, installing the dump bodies, and returning the completed units within a 6-month timeframe.

Vendors must be registered in the State of Florida's MyFloridaMarketPlace (MFMP) system and comply with various state requirements, including drug-free workplace certification, E-Verify compliance, and scrutinized companies list attestations. The procurement includes a 5% price preference for in-state vendors, potentially advantaging Florida-based businesses. Additional submission requirements include providing manufacturer's literature, service manuals, and meeting specific technical specifications such as a pull-style tarp system and electric dual-acting subframe hoist. While no specific set-aside designations for disadvantaged enterprises are explicitly mentioned, vendors must demonstrate compliance with state procurement regulations. The contract requires vendors to provide comprehensive documentation, including detailed technical specifications, service manuals, and proof of compliance with state requirements. Although a specific budget range is not outlined in the available documentation, the procurement involves the purchase and customization of two specialized truck dump bodies, suggesting a significant municipal infrastructure investment.