Water-Based Bucket Boat Services

The State of Florida, Department of Transportation (FDOT), District Two, is issuing a single source purchase for water-based bucket boat services to support bridge inspections and repairs. The Department requires these services, which include a certified operator, a bucket boat lift with a stabilization system with a minimum working height of 65 feet and minimum lateral reach of 25 feet, as well as shallow water operating capabilities of less than one foot. The intended source for these services is the Harcon Corporation, and the estimated dollar amount is $220,000 for a two-year contract term. The Department has determined that the Harcon Corporation is the only known vendor and sole provider of these specialized water-based bucket boat services in the area, and their services are mission-critical to the Department's operations and public safety. The Harcon Corporation's water-based bucket boats are specifically built with the necessary equipment for reaching bridge heights that would otherwise be inaccessible, and there is no other known competition for these services.

This contract opportunity is limited to the Harcon Corporation, as the Department has taken steps to confirm the unavailability of competition. The Department will provide notice of its intended decision to enter a single-source purchase contract in the manner specified in Section 120.57(3) of the Florida Statutes. There are no set-aside designations or restrictions on the types of organizations that can respond, as the Harcon Corporation is the sole provider of these specialized services. The contract is valued at an estimated $220,000 over a two-year term.