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FDOT Single Source Procurement: Truck-Mounted Drill Rig for Subsurface Exploration

The Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) is seeking to acquire a specialized drill rig for subsurface exploration and geotechnical investigations. - Government Buyer: - Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT), State Materials Office - OEM Highlight: - Central Mine Equipment Company is the sole manufacturer able to meet FDOT's specifications - Product Requested: - One combination auger, core, rotary type boring machine mounted on a 6x4 tandem axle truck - Key features include: - Cummins L9 350 HP diesel engine - Allison 3000 automatic transmission - Comprehensive hydraulic system - Driller's control panel, MWD system, safety and emergency shut-down systems - Hydraulic hammer, sliding bases, mud pump assembly, water swivel, hydraulic rod holder and breakout device - Water tank/tool box combination, hydraulic leveling jacks, drill platform, air compressor - Mounted on FREIGHTLINER 108SD truck chassis - Intended Uses: - Soil sampling, foundation testing, monitoring well installation, and subsurface exploration - Capable of auger borings, shelby tube/continuous tube sampling, standard penetration testing, coring, and rotary drilling - Notable Requirements: - Drill rig must be a current production model, fully assembled and ready for operation upon delivery - Manufacturer must have at least three years of production experience and two years of production history for the model - All standard equipment, parts, and accessories must be included - Estimated Contract Value: - $574,195 - Procurement is justified as a single source due to Central Mine Equipment Company's unique ability to meet all technical requirements

Description

The Florida Department of Transportation intends to enter into a single source contract with Central Mine Equipment Company for the purchase of one Drill Rig. The equipment is intended for soil sampling, foundation testing, monitoring well installation, and subsurface exploration work. The drill machine must be capable of performing auger borings in unconsolidated formations with hollow-stem augers and support various geoexploration methods including shelby tube or continuous tube sampling and standard penetration testing. The procurement is posted in accordance with Florida Statutes and is open for responses until September 18, 2026.

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