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FDOT Single Source Upgrade of Locked Wheel Friction Trailer (LWFT)

FDOT's State Materials Office is seeking a proprietary upgrade for its Locked Wheel Friction Trailer (LWFT), used to measure pavement surface skid resistance. - Government Buyer: - Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT), State Materials Office - OEM Highlight: - International Cybernetics Company, LP (ICC) is the sole manufacturer and provider - Products/Services Requested: - LWFT upgrade equipment: includes equipment design, computer control systems, software, and hardware assemblies - Maintenance and system upgrade services: proprietary software updates and hardware repair - Technical Requirements: - Upgrade must be fully compatible with FDOT's existing LWFT units - Data output must match current FDOT data processing and analysis formats - Only ICC can provide the required proprietary hardware and software - Notable Details: - Single source procurement due to ICC's exclusive manufacturing and support capabilities - Estimated contract value: $245,495 - 10-month delivery and service period

Description

The Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) is seeking to upgrade the Locked Wheel Friction Trailer (LWFT), a specialized test vehicle used to measure pavement surface skid resistance. The procurement includes equipment design, computer control systems, software, hardware assemblies, and maintenance for the LWFT. The upgrade must be compatible with FDOT's current units and produce data in the same format. This is a single source procurement with International Cybernetics Company, LP as the known vendor, who is the sole provider capable of rebuilding and upgrading the LWFT due to proprietary components.

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