Underbridge Truck Repair Services

The Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) is seeking a vendor to provide specialized underbridge inspection truck repair services for an Aspen Aerial A-62T truck used across 16 counties in District Three Bridge Maintenance. This single-source procurement requires a vendor with at least 10 years of experience in repairing underbridge inspection trucks, with specific certification and training in Aspen Aerial's Bridge Inspection Unit. The contract scope includes transporting the truck to the repair facility, performing comprehensive repairs involving 76 specific line items including replacement parts, cylinders, weldments, pins, and bearings, and utilizing proprietary Aspen Advance Control System software. The procurement is posted on May 29, 2025, with a response deadline of June 27, 2025, and a final day for information receipt on June 19, 2025. Vendor requirements include submitting invoices within seven calendar days of repair completion, guaranteeing work against defects for one month, and complying with U.S. Department of Transportation Commercial Driver's License requirements.

The contract appears to be a non-restricted procurement without specific set-aside designations for disadvantaged enterprises. The sole vendor identified for this procurement is Aspen Aerials, Inc., who possesses the exclusive proprietary software necessary for reprogramming the truck's control systems. The total budgetary ceiling for this purchase order is $253,834.21, with the contract to be issued through MyFloridaMarketplace and intended to last three months. The vendor must provide all necessary parts, labor, transportation, and overweight/oversize permits, and assume liability for any equipment damage while on their property. The procurement covers jurisdictions including Walton County and Clewiston City in Florida, with the primary objective of maintaining critical underbridge inspection infrastructure. Existing technology requirements include integration with the Aspen Advance Control System and "Plus 1" Graphical Terminal Interface, which are essential for monitoring the truck's operational parameters and hydraulics.