The Caterpillar D8T Track Type Tractor, PN 60193, has been in operation at the Perdido Landfill for approximately six years. Current operating hours are in excess of 13,000. The Caterpillar Company Certified Re-build Program must meet stringent Caterpillar specifications. Through this program, components are required to meet manufacturer specifications and are replaced accordingly. Upon Certified Re-build, the machine is issued a new serial number. This results in a savings in excess of approximately $223,000, compared to the purchase of a new machine with a similar warranty.
In accordance with State of Florida Statute 287.057(3)(c) regarding the exception of Single Source commodities or contractual services from competitive-solicitation requirements, specification SS18-19.001 Caterpillar Certified Rebuild of a County-owned Caterpillar D8T track type tractor, PN 60193 (S/N: MLN00574), was posted on the Escambia County web site beginning August 16, 2019, for a period of seven days. No responses were received.
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