Heavy Equipment Simulator (HVS) MKIV Bearing Replacement

The Florida Department of Transportation is conducting a sole-source procurement to repair and replace carriage bearings on its proprietary Heavy Vehicle Simulator (HVS) MKIV, awarding the contract exclusively to Dynatest US, Inc. This action is justified under Florida Statute 287.057(3)(c) due to the technical exclusivity of the HVS MKIV system, which only Dynatest is authorized and equipped to service, given its proprietary design, specialized tools, and proprietary calibration procedures. The total contract value is fixed at $38,285.20, with no options, line items, or variable pricing specified, and the work involves full dismantling, bearing replacement, reassembly, and recalibration of the equipment to restore its ability to simulate traffic loading for pavement testing. Performance is expected to occur in Florida, with the equipment housed at the State Materials Office in Tallahassee, though the exact location of repair and acceptance is not formally defined. The solicitation, issued as DOT-SS-26-9075-SJ with a NAICS code of 25191800, was posted on May 18, 2026, with responses due by May 22, 2026, and must be submitted electronically through the Vendor Bid System. There are no specified packaging, marking, labeling, barcoding, or preservation requirements beyond adherence to Dynatest’s internal specifications, and no MIL-STD standards apply. No formal evaluation factors, cost analysis, or technical ratings are used due to the non-competitive nature of the acquisition. Payment procedures, invoicing methods, accounting codes, and COR/COTR designations are not detailed in the documentation, though the primary point of contact is Sherill Johnson at the FDOT contracting office. The absence of any representations, certifications, or socioeconomic disclosures indicates the award is based solely on technical exclusivity, not vendor status. All work must strictly comply with Dynatest’s proprietary standards, with no subcontracting allowed, and no alternative vendors or substitute solutions are permissible under the terms of this procurement.