Water-Based Bucket Boat Services

The Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) is seeking a single source contractor to provide water-based bucket boat services, including a certified operator, a bucket boat lift with a stabilization system, and shallow water operating capabilities, for bridge inspections and repairs. The contract is intended to be awarded to Harcon Corporation, as they are the only known vendor and sole provider of these specialized water-based bucket boat services in the required geographic area of Clay County and Hialeah City. The contract value is $220,000, and the justification for the single source acquisition is that Harcon Corporation's water-based bucket boats are specifically built with manlifts and other equipment necessary for reaching bridge heights that would otherwise not be accessible, and their services are mission-critical to FDOT's operations and public safety. The contract notice was posted on March 3, 2023, with a due date of March 7, 2023, and any failure to file a protest within the prescribed time frame will constitute a waiver of proceedings under Chapter 120 of the Florida Statutes.

The contract opportunity does not appear to have any set-aside designations or restrictions on the types of organizations that can respond. Harcon Corporation is the incumbent vendor, and their existing water-based bucket boat infrastructure and technology are required for integration with FDOT's operations. The $220,000 contract value represents the budget for the water-based bucket boat services required by FDOT.