Under Bridge Inspection Machine Purchase

The Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) intends to enter into a single source contract with Aspen Aerials, Inc. to purchase an under-bridge inspection machine. The under-bridge inspection machine is required for FDOT to perform bridge inspections, maintenance, and repairs on the state's bridge network, including fracture critical, in-depth, and emergency inspections, as well as non-destructive testing and various repair and maintenance activities. FDOT currently operates 6 under-bridge inspection trucks that are over 11 years old and need to be replaced. The total price for the new machine is $4,666,625. Aspen Aerials is the sole manufacturer of the A-62T under-bridge inspection truck model, which has unique features required by FDOT, including the ability to deploy and rotate booms on both sides of the vehicle, operate within an 8'6" lane, and provide extended vertical reach and side clearance. Aspen Aerials also provides technical support, diagnostics, training, and annual inspection for the FDOT's under-bridge inspection trucks. The procurement is justified as a single source acquisition since Aspen Aerials is the only manufacturer that can supply the required specifications.

This single source contract opportunity is limited to Aspen Aerials, Inc. as the sole manufacturer capable of meeting FDOT's requirements. There are no set-aside designations or restrictions on the types of organizations that can respond. The incumbent vendor is Aspen Aerials, Inc., and FDOT currently operates 6 under-bridge inspection trucks from this manufacturer. The total value of the contract is $4,666,625.