Twelve Year Under Bridge Inspection Unit Inspection/rebuild

The Michigan Department of Transportation (MDOT) is seeking proposals for a one-time contract to perform a comprehensive 12-year Under Bridge Inspection Unit Inspection and Rebuild for Truck 04-1707, a 2009 Aspen Aerial model A62. The project requires a detailed inspection, complete rebuild, and training program for 6-8 MDOT employees, with a minimum of 8 hours of operator and mechanics training. Bidders must be capable of performing ANSI-approved inspections and rebuilds of under bridge aerial inspection units, with a technical evaluation process that assigns 100 points for technical factors and requires a minimum of 80 points to advance to pricing review. The contract solicitation was posted on July 8, 2020, with questions due by July 16, 2020, and proposals due by July 29, 2020. The anticipated contract start date is September 1, 2020, with a required completion timeline of 140 days after receipt of order. Comprehensive technical specifications include detailed requirements for inspection and rebuild of chassis, axle locks, turntables, boom sections, platform systems, control systems, and hydraulic systems, with mandatory non-destructive testing and specific quality standards for electrical connections, wire protection, and repainting.

The procurement does not explicitly mention any set-aside designations or restrictions for disadvantaged enterprises. The contract requires substantial insurance coverages, including Commercial General Liability ($1M per occurrence), Automobile Liability ($1M per accident), and Workers' Compensation coverage. The work will be performed on equipment located at 6333 Lansing Road, Lansing, MI, with the completed unit to be delivered to MDOT OOAS Garage at 2522 West Main Street, Lansing, MI. While the documents do not specify a precise budget range, the comprehensive rebuild and training requirements suggest a significant investment in modernizing and maintaining critical transportation infrastructure inspection equipment. All removed components will remain the property of the State of Michigan and must be returned with the truck. The specifications mandate adherence to ANSI A92.8 requirements for stability testing and require specific painting standards using Dupont 43106X or equivalent paint.