Temporary Bridge Parts

The Florida Department of Transportation is proceeding with a single-source contract for Acrow Corporation of America to supply Acrow 300 Series temporary bridge parts under solicitation DOT-SS-26-9088-DG, with a posted date of June 18, 2026, and a response deadline of July 14, 2026. The contract, authorized under Florida Statute 287.057(3)(c), is justified on the grounds that these temporary bridge components are exclusively available from Acrow to ensure universal interchangeability, functional compatibility with existing systems, and to maintain the validity of the Acrow Bridge warranty, which would be voided by the use of parts from any other manufacturer. The total estimated value of the contract is $1,280,000, spanning a two-year performance period with all deliverables to be performed within the state of Florida. All components must be manufactured using high-strength, U.S.- sourced steel from ISO-certified mills, and every part must undergo hot-dipped zinc galvanization to provide durable corrosion protection and facilitate long-term maintenance. The design of the temporary bridges must be modular and customizable to accommodate varying lengths and widths while preserving structural integrity through prefabricated component integration. The contracting officer for this procurement is Destyne Grayson, reachable at the Florida Department of Transportation’s office located at 605 Suwannee St. in Tallahassee, with contact information provided via phone and email for inquiries and submissions. Although no formal inspection criteria, invoicing procedures, payment details, or bonding requirements are outlined in the provided documentation, the solicitation explicitly emphasizes adherence to strict material specifications and manufacturer exclusivity as non-negotiable conditions. The notice is posted for at least fifteen business days, as required by state law, to allow for public transparency and vendor input regarding the single-source justification. No competitive evaluation process is applicable, as the procurement is based solely on the unique, irreplaceable nature of Acrow’s proprietary system and the operational necessity of maintaining uniformity across Florida’s temporary bridge infrastructure.