Drop Tester (Static Friction tester)

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Title:  

Drop Tester (Static Friction tester)

Agency:  

Michigan Department of Transportation

State:  

Michigan

NAICS Code:  

334516

Industry:  

Engineering Services

Solicitation Type:  

Invitation for Bid

Solicitation ID:  

ITN-591-260000000007-1

Open Date:  

11/25/2025

Questions Due Date:  

12/2/2025

Close Date:  

12/5/2025

Last Updated:  

Description:
The Michigan Department of Transportation is seeking to purchase a new drop tester, also known as a static friction tester, to replace the existing one. This machine is part of the Michigan Wear Track Program and is used to measure the maximum lateral force along three locations on a test slab. The intended source for this purchase is Youngblood Automation. • The machine is a modified Static Friction Tester originally designed and built in the 1970s. • It is used for MTM 111 Determining an Aggregate Wear Index by Wear Track Polishing Tests. • The results from this machine are published every five years for quarried sources in Michigan. • The purchase is a one-time acquisition.
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Contact Information:

Anna Swanson(Solicitation Manager)

swansona1@michigan.gov

(517) 230-2063

Budget Estimate (AI):

$50,000 – $200,000

The budget for this opportunity is difficult to estimate as the document does not provide any information about the budget or the price of the drop tester. However, considering that the machine is a specialized laboratory equipment, the cost could be substantial. A possible estimate could be in the range of $50,000 to $200,000, depending on the complexity and features of the machine. Factors that may influence the likely payment range include the brand, model, and quality of the machine, as well as any additional services or maintenance required.

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