MODOT 0000000249SL_SUPPLIER.pdf

REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL (RFP) MODOT 0000000249SL

If you have any questions, please contact:

Procurement Entity State of Missouri

Buyer LORI TACKETT Location

Phone Fax

E-mail LORI.TACKETT@MODOT.MO.GOV

State of Missouri

Missouri Department of Transportation

Responses are preferred to be submitted electronically via MissouriBUYS, powered by MOVERS.

ATTENTION:

1. After reviewing the solicitation, the vendor must complete and return all necessary exhibits.

2. Due to lead times for obtaining the information needed to complete the various Business Compliance

Exhibits herein as explained in the solicitation's Supplier Response Exhibits, suppliers are encouraged to IMMEDIATELY begin securing these verifications.

3. The supplier must be registered in MissouriBUYS (Powered by MOVERS) to be considered for contract award.

INSTRUCTIONS:

1. From the Table of Contents on the left-hand side of this screen, navigate to the Contract Terms section and click the Download Contract button to review the solicitation terms in its entirety.

2. Navigate to the Lines and Requirements sections to review and download any available attachments.

3. Click Create Response to enter your response.

Table of Contents

1 Overview

1.1 General Information

1.2 Schedule

1.3 Additional Information

1.4 Solicitation Controls

1.5 Terms

1.6 Attachments

2 Requirements

2.1 Section 1. REQUIRED EXHIBITS

2.2 Section 2. OFFEROR PROPOSAL

3 Lines

3.1 Line Information

3.2 Line Details

3.2.1 Line 1

4 Contract Terms

1 Overview

1.1 General Information

Title Vendor Managed Service Awards

Synopsis This document constitutes a RFP from qualified organizations to provide a Vendor Managed Service Awards program to the Missouri Highways and Transportation Commission (MHTC) and the Missouri Department of Transportation (MoDOT) in accordance with the provisions and requirements stated in this RFP. The contract period is from the date of the fully executed Resulting Agreement through August 31, 2027, with four (4) one-year renewal options. MoDOT will receive proposals electronically through MissouriBUYS (powered by MOVERS). MoDOT will not accept any proposals by email.

Buyer LORI TACKETT Outcome Blanket Purchase Agreement

E-Mail LORI.

TACKETT@MODOT.

MO.GOV

1.2 Schedule

Close Date 07/07/2026 2:00 PM Open Date 06/08/2026 12:00 PM Time Zone Central Time

1.3 Additional Information

Pre-Bid/Pre-Proposal Conference Date and Time 00+00:00

Pre-Bid/Pre-Proposal Conference Location Tour Date and Time 00+00:00

Tour Location Tour Contact Name

Tour Contact Phone # Tour Contact Email

1.4 Solicitation Controls

Response Visibility Sealed

Lines Settings Rank Indicator No indicator displayed

Ranking Method Price only

1.5 Terms

Agreement Start Date Agreement End Date Agreement Amount

(USD)

Minimum Release

Amount (USD) Payment Terms Net 45 Freight Terms

Shipping Method FOB Solicitation Currency USD (US Dollar)

Price Precision 2

1.6 Attachments

File Name or URL Type Description Attachment B - Service Award P File Attachment A - MoDOT Map.pdf File

2 Requirements *Response is required

REQUIRED EXHIBITS

The Offerors should complete and upload the below Exhibits here in the Requirements Section. The Required Exhibits include:

1. Exhibit 1 - Pricing Page

2. Exhibit 2 - Annual Worker Eligibility Verification Affidavit

3. Exhibit 3 - Affidavit of Lawful Presence for Sole-Proprietorship or Partnership

4. Exhibit 4 - Anti-Discrimination Against Israel Act Certification

5. Exhibit 5 - Buy American Form

OFFEROR PROPOSAL

The Offerors must upload their Proposal in this Requirements section.

PLEASE CONTACT THE BUYER OF RECORD, LORI TACKETT, SHOULD YOU HAVE ANY

QUESTIONS OR ISSUES ABOUT THIS SECTION.

2.1 Section 1. REQUIRED EXHIBITS

*1. Type "confirm" in the textbox that you have completed and uploaded Exhibit 1. This exhibit for pricing must be completed and uploaded here in this section. If the Offeror fails to upload a completed Exhibit 1, then they may be considered non-responsive to this RFP.

Attachments:

File Name or URL Type Description EXHIBIT 1 - Pricing Page.

pdf

File

Response attachments are required.

Comments:

*2. Confirm that you have completed and uploaded Exhibit 2 or that this Exhibit does not apply to your company by typing a comment in the textbox. The Offerors should complete and upload Exhibit 2 or Exhibit 3, but not both.

Attachments:

File Name or URL Type Description EXHIBIT 2 - Annual Worker Elig

File

Response attachments are optional.

Comments:

*3. Confirm that you have completed and uploaded Exhibit 3 or that this Exhibit does not apply to your company by typing a comment in the textbox. The Offerors should complete and upload Exhibit 2 or Exhibit 3, but not both.

Attachments:

File Name or URL Type Description EXHIBIT 3 - Affidavit for Sole

File

Response attachments are optional.

Comments:

*4. Type "confirm" in the textbox that you have completed and uploaded Exhibit 4.

Attachments:

File Name or URL Type Description EXHIBIT 4 - Anti- Discriminatio

File

Response attachments are required.

Comments:

*5. Type "confirm" in the textbox that you have completed and uploaded Exhibit 5.

Attachments:

File Name or URL Type Description EXHIBIT 5 - RFP - Buy American

File

Response attachments are required.

Comments:

2.2 Section 2. OFFEROR PROPOSAL

*1. The Offeror must upload their complete Proposal for this RFP here in this section. Then type "completed" in the textbox.

Response attachments are optional.

Comments:

3 Lines Instructions ATTENTION OFFEROR(S):

1. The Offeror must submit an amount of $0.00 for the only line item in this section to move through this system in MissouriBUYS (powered by

MOVERS).

2. The Offeror must download and complete EXHIBIT 1 - PRICING PAGE in order to be responsive to this RFP. This exhibit is in the "Requirements" section.

3. Should you have any questions about the instructions above, please contact the buyer of record at Lori.Tackett@modot.mo.gov.

PLEASE CONTACT THE BUYER OF RECORD, LORI TACKETT, SHOULD

YOU HAVE ANY QUESTIONS OR ISSUES ABOUT THIS SECTION.

3.1 Line Information

Line Estimated Quantity

UOM Response Price

Line Amount

Response Minimum

Release Amount

1-Vendor Managed Service Awards

LUM

P

SUM

3.2 Line Details

3.2.1 Line 1 Vendor Managed Service Awards

Category Name 80141626 -

PROMOTIONAL

PROGRAM

MANAGEMENT

SERVICE

Item Revision Allow Alternate Lines No

Target Minimum Release Amount (USD)

Start Price (USD)

4 Contract Terms

MODOT 0000000249SL

Contract Terms and Conditions

1. MODOT RFP STANDARD PROPOSAL PROVISIONS

1.1. Solicitation Authority

1.2. Proposals to be Submitted by Officer or Employee

1.3. MHTC Rights Reserved

1.4. Personal Privacy Protection Act Notification

2. MODOT RFP PROPOSAL CERTIFICATION

2.1. Fee Proposal

2.2. Offeror's Certifications

3. MODOT RFP GENERAL DESCRIPTION AND BACKGROUND

3.1. General Description

3.2. Background

3.3. Contract Period

3.4. Renewal Period

3.5. Schedule of Events

4. MODOT RFP SCOPE OF WORK AND SPECIFIC SERVICES

4.1. Scope of Work

4.2. Specific Services

4.3. Escalation Clause

5. MODOT RFP REQUIRED ELEMENTS OF PROPOSAL AND SUBMISSION

5.1. Required Elements of Proposal

5.1.1. Experience, Expertise and Reliability

5.1.2. Proposed Method of Performance

5.1.3. Proposed Fee

5.1.4. Proposal Evaluation

5.2. Submission of Proposals

5.2.1. Electronic Proposal Format

5.2.2. Hard Copy Proposal Format

5.2.3. Signatures

5.2.4. Pricing

5.2.5. Proposal Life

5.2.6. Submission of All Information Required

5.2.7. Public Inspection

5.2.8. Clarification of Requirements

5.2.9. Initial Screening

5.2.10. Official Position of MHTC

6. MODOT RFP EVALUATION FACTORS AND PROCESS

6.1. Evaluation Factors

6.1.1. Evaluation Criteria

6.1.2. Historic Information

6.1.3. Responsibility to Submit Information

7. MODOT RFP TERMS AND CONDITIONS

7.1. Agreement Components

7.2. RFP Contact

7.3. Assignment

7.4. Amendments

7.5. Disputes

7.6. Successors and Assigns

7.7. Sole Beneficiary

7.8. Cancellation of Resulting Agreement

7.9. Bankruptcy

7.10. Status of Independent Contractor

7.11. Subcontractor

7.12. Nondiscrimination

7.13. Executive Order

7.13.1. Incorporation of Provisions

7.13.2. Failure to Comply

7.13.3. Offeror's Certification

7.14. Non-employment of Unauthorized Aliens

7.14.1. Enrollment in Federal Work Authorization Program

7.14.2. Annual Worker Eligibility Affidavit

7.15. Proof of Lawful Presence for Sole Proprietorships and Partnerships

7.16. Requirements to do Business in Missouri

7.16.1. Registration with Secretary of State

7.16.2. Transient Employer Certificate

7.17. Law of Missouri to Govern

7.18. Venue

7.19. Ownership of Records

7.20. Release to Public/Confidentiality

7.21. Prohibition Against Kickbacks and Gratuities/Non-solicitation

7.22. Preferences

7.23. Conflict of Interest

7.24. Audit of Records

7.25. Indemnification

7.26. Insurance

7.27. Section Headings

7.28. Severability

7.29. No Adverse Inference

7.30. Anti-Discrimination Against Israel Act Certification

7.31. The Domestic Products Procurement Act

7.32. Drug Free Workplace

VENDOR RESPONSIBILITY

The vendor is solely responsible for ensuring timely submission of their solicitation response. Failure to allow adequate time prior to the solicitation end date to complete and submit a response to a solicitation, particularly in the event technical support assistance is required, places the vendor and their response at risk of not being accepted on time.

The State of Missouri's Privacy Policy can be accessed here.

VENDOR'S INSTRUCTIONS

Submission of Proposals

Vendors should complete and attach all applicable exhibits.

MODOT SECTION NUMBERING

Section Numbering

All section numbering contained in this solicitation is for the convenience of reference only and is not intended to define or limit the scope of any provision of this solicitation and may not be sequential.

SOLICITATION REQUIREMENTS

Instructions for Submitting a Response

The Missouri Department of Transportation advertises all bid solicitation documents on the MissouriBUYS Bid Board (https://www.missouribuys.mo.gov). MissouriBUYS is the State of Missouri's web-based statewide eProcurement system. To respond electronically to a solicitation, the vendor must first register with MissouriBUYS by going to the MissouriBUYS Home Page (https://missouribuys.mo.gov), clicking the "Supplier Register" button at the top of the page, and completing the Vendor Registration.

IMPORTANT NOTICE TO ALL VENDORS:

The Missouri Department of Transportation prefers receipt of all bid responses as electronic submissions. Hard copy submissions may be permitted based on the circumstances and content of the relevant solicitation with the approval of the buyer five (5) business days prior to the solicitation close date.

The solicitation as it appears digitally on the MissouriBUYS website is the official document of record. It is incumbent on the Vendor to inspect and ensure any downloaded or printed version of https://www.mo.gov/privacy-policy/ the solicitation contains all information, terms and conditions contained in the solicitation as it appears digitally on the MissouriBUYS website. In the event of any dispute regarding the contents of the solicitation, the solicitation as it appears digitally on the MissouriBUYS website shall take precedence and priority over any other downloaded or printed version of the solicitation.

1. MODOT RFP STANDARD PROPOSAL PROVISIONS

1.1. Solicitation Authority

The solicitation for the procurement of services referenced therein, is being issued under, and governed by, the provisions of Title 7 Missouri Department of Transportation, Division 10 Missouri Highways and Transportation Commission, Chapter 11 Procurement of Supplies, of the Code of State Regulations. The Missouri Highways and Transportation Commission (MHTC/Commission), acting by and through its operating arm, the Missouri Department of Transportation (MoDOT), draws the Offeror's attention to said 7 CSR 10-11 for all the provisions governing solicitation and receipt of proposals and the award of the contract pursuant to this solicitation.

1.2. Proposals to be Submitted by Officer or Employee

All proposals must be submitted by a responsible officer or employee of the firm. Obligations assumed by such submission must be fulfilled.

1.3. MHTC Rights Reserved

MHTC reserves the right to reject any and all proposals for any reason whatsoever. Time is of the essence for responding to the RFP within the submission deadlines.

1.4. Personal Privacy Protection Act Notification

MHTC and MoDOT comply with all provisions in the Personal Privacy Protection Act found in section 105.1500, RSMo, and follow practices to keep confidential and sensitive information secure. Bidders acknowledge that submission of information is voluntary and that MHTC is not asking or requiring the submission of "personal information" as defined in the act. By submitting a bid, Bidders and Contractors agree to not to bring a suit against MHTC, or any employees, under section 105.1500, RSMo.

2. MODOT RFP PROPOSAL CERTIFICATION

2.1. Fee Proposal

The Offeror shall provide a fee proposal to MHTC in accordance with the terms of this Request for Proposal (RFP). All services shall be performed at the fees offered and in accordance with the terms of this RFP.

2.2. Offeror's Certifications

By submission of the proposal, each Offeror, and in the case of a joint proposal, each party thereto as to its own organization, under penalty of perjury, certifies to the best of its knowledge and belief:

1. The prices in this proposal have been arrived at independently without collusion, consultation, communication or agreement for the purpose of restricting competition, as to any matter relating to such prices with any other Offeror or any competitor.

2. Unless otherwise required by law, the proposed prices have not been knowingly disclosed by the Offeror prior to the opening, directly or indirectly, to any other Offeror or to any competitor.

3. No attempt has been made or will be made by the Offeror to induce any other person, partnership or corporation to submit or not to submit a proposal for the purpose of restricting competition.

4. The Offeror certifies this proposal is made without any connection with any other person, firm, organization or business entity making a proposal for the same purpose, and is in all respects fair and without collusion or fraud, and that no elected official or other member, officer or employee or person whose salary is payable in whole or in part from the MHTC/MoDOT is directly or indirectly interested therein, or in any portion of the profits thereof.

3. MODOT RFP GENERAL DESCRIPTION AND BACKGROUND

3.1. General Description

This document constitutes a RFP from prospective qualified Offerors to provide Vendor Managed Service Awards to the MHTC, as set forth in this RFP. It is the intent of this RFP to have the successful Offeror enter into an Agreement with MHTC (hereinafter Resulting Agreement), to supply said services as outlined herein.

3.2. Background

MoDOT employs approximately 5,000 full-time employees. MoDOT has statewide offices in seven identifiable regions and central office as identified on ATTACHMENT A, MoDOT Map.

On an annual basis, employees who have reached certain employment anniversary dates receive recognition for their service and dedication to the organization and citizens of Missouri. Service awards are presented to full time employees who have reached ten years of service and thereafter in increments of five years up to fifty years of service.

1. The following table illustrates the number of recipients estimated for calendar year 2026.

Service Level 10 Year 15 Year 20 Year 25 Year 30 Year 35 Year 40 Year 45 Year 50 Year TOTAL

167 13 87 84 40 6 2 0 0 399

MoDOT operates as a customer focused and results driven, state agency under a decentralized organization structure with headquarters in Jefferson City, Missouri and is governed by the MHTC, a six (6) member Commission appointed by the Governor. The Central Office provides oversight and support to seven

(7) geographical districts primarily responsible for delivery of MoDOT's mission and tangible results. Each district contains approximately fifteen percent (15%) of the total road mileage in the state highway system.

MoDOT employs approximately five thousand one hundred (5,100) full-time employees. About eighty percent (80%) of those employees work in the seven (7) districts with the remainder working in the various divisions within the Central Office facility.

3.3. Contract Period

The Contract Period for the performance of the services described in this RFP is from the date of the fully executed Resulting Agreement through August 31, 2027. The successful Offeror shall perform any and all the services listed herein as often as requested by MHTC for the entire duration of the Contract Period as defined herein at the Guaranteed-Not-To-Exceed Prices submitted by the successful Offeror in response to this RFP.

3.4. Renewal Period

The contract shall not bind, not purport to bind, the MHTC for any contractual commitment in excess of the original contract period. The Commission shall have the right, at its sole option, to extend the contract for four (4) one-year renewal options, or any portion thereof. In the event the Commission exercises its options to extend the contract, such extension must be accomplished by a formal contract amendment approved and signed by representatives of the Offeror and Commission, respectively, each of whom being duly authorized to execute the contract amendment on behalf of the Offeror and Commission, respectively.

3.5. Schedule of Events

Below is the schedule that will be followed. Unless otherwise specified, the time of day will be 7:30 a.m.

to 4:00 p.m. Central Time. MHTC reserves the right at its sole discretion to expand this schedule, as deemed necessary, without any notification except for the deadline date for submitting a proposal.

1. June 8, 2026 - Issuance of RFP.

2. June 17, 2026 - Deadline for Offerors to submit written questions and requests for clarification to the RFP

Buyer of Record, Lori Tackett.

3. June 22, 2026 - Issuance of Amendment with resolution to any questions submitted.

4. Tuesday, July 7, 2026, at 2:00 PM, Central Time - Deadline for submission of proposals and scheduled public reading of firm names of proposals received.

4. MODOT RFP SCOPE OF WORK AND SPECIFIC SERVICES

4.1. Scope of Work

The successful Offeror agrees to provide to MHTC the following services: Vendor Managed Service Awards Program.

4.2. Specific Services

The Offerors agree to perform specific services within the above stated scope of work to include, but not be limited to the following:

1. Recipient Data: During a standard service year, MoDOT shall provide the Offeror with the list of recipients no later than August 1st of each. Due to the scheduling of this RFP, the list for calendar year 2026 will be provided upon contract execution. This list shall include employees name, MoDOT organizational code, MoDOT email address, mailing address and the service award category (i.e. anniversary period). MoDOT will provide this data in an excel file format.

2. Recipient Notification: The Offeror must contact each recipient via MoDOT email address identifying the service awards available to them base upon their anniversary service period. This communication shall also include instructions on how the recipient can place their order. This information shall also include instructions should the employee experience any difficulties in ordering or the receipt of their award.

a. MoDOT desires a program allowing employees to order their award from home or the office.

3. Delivery of Awards: MoDOT is requesting direct delivery to the employees' home. Products shall be packaged in a manner to reduce potential damage (free from scratches, cracks, etc.) in shipping. Awards must be delivered no later than October 31st of each year.

4. Service Award Products and Quality: The Offeror shall provide an online catalog of items equal to or better than those described in each category as shown on ATTACHMENT B, Service Award Products and Quality Sample. The Offeror may suggest additional items for each service year category, however, a minimum of ten product options per service year category shall be required. MoDOT reserves the right to request samples of new products offered prior to acceptance and approval of the example supplied for each service award category. MoDOT desires both traditional and non-traditional as well as both female and male items to meet the needs of MoDOT's diverse work force.

5. Online Catalog Requirements: The Offeror must submit a sample of the proposed online catalog and instructions for acceptance and approval by MoDOT. Function of the online catalog must included:

a. Service-based access to each eligible recipient that allows recipients to only view the service awards available to them based upon years of service.

b. Order form including employee job location, contact, direct delivery information.

6. General Program Requirements:

a. Employee Award Choice Notification: The Offeror shall describe proposed awards offered for selection. This may include, make, model, detailed specifications, colors and sizes available for order. The detailed description shall be enough information to ensure the employee knows what they will receive as their gift.

b. MoDOT Logo/Emblem: At least half of all service awards in each category must have an option to add some form of MoDOT logo and or years of service.

c. For cloth items it is preferred the logo and or years of service be embroidered in a complimentary color.

d. MoDOT will provide the logo in JPG file format. Log/Emblem impressions shall be free from breaks or any imperfections. The Logo/Emblem shall be permanently affixed to each award item where appropriate.

e. Materials/Workmanship: Materials and workmanship shall conform to the best commercial practice for the type of product offered. All items furnished shall be submitted to inspection by MoDOT at MoDOT's discretion. If any items or articles are found not to meet requirements, the Offeror must replace all items deemed noncompliant and all costs are the responsibility of the Offeror. If items are successfully inspected and accepted by MoDOT, it does not relieve the Offeror of responsibility in case of later discovery of flaws or defects. An exception may be granted in the event an item(s) is damaged and/or broken due to mishandling and/or abuse by recipient. This exception is at the sole discretion of MoDOT.

f. Warranty/Guarantee: The Offeror must provide a thirty (30) day, no questions asked award exchange at no additional cost to MoDOT or the employee. Any item returned must be replaced in fourteen (14) calendar days after receipt of returned item. The Offeror must provide a product defect replacement warranty for a minimum of one (1) year after receipt.

The Offeror must replace, fix or repair defective items to good working order. The Offeror is responsible for any shipping/handling costs associated with returns.

g. Customer Services: The Offeror shall provide a toll-free telephone number for use during normal working hours (Monday through Friday 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Central Time).

MoDOT prefers a representative versus an automated system or voice mail.

h. Product Substitutions: If an item becomes obsolete at any time during the Service Award campaign, the Offeror must provide a substitution of equal or greater value. Substitutions must be approved by the MoDOT representative prior to any employee offering. If employees have ordered the obsolete item, the Offeror is responsible for communicating this to the recipient prior to shipping of the award.

i. Reporting: At the end of each annual Service Award period, the Offeror must provide reports that identify the total number of items ordered and delivered by location and award type as well as the total dollars spent.

j. Invoicing: The Offeror shall provide a detailed invoice within thirty (3) days after receipt of all items. Each district and central office shall have separate invoice. Each invoice must list each employee's name, item number, item description, years of service and cost of each item.

Any credits for return of awards must be noted on the invoice.

4.3. Escalation Clause

In the event the Contractor requests a price increase during the contract period (original contract period or contract renewal period), the Contractor must provide a written request and documentation justifying the need for a price increase, and the amount of such price increase.

MoDOT will review the Contractor's written request and documentation and decide if a price increase is to be granted. The Contractor shall understand and agree, MoDOT's decision shall be final and without recourse.

1. No price increase shall be granted during the first six (6) months of the original contract period, or if applicable, first six (6) months of a contract renewal or escalation.

2. No price increase shall be granted on goods or services already obligated by a Purchase Order.

5. MODOT RFP REQUIRED ELEMENTS OF PROPOSAL AND SUBMISSION

5.1. Required Elements of Proposal

Each Offeror shall provide a cover letter signed by an authorized firm representative stating he/she has read and understands all of the terms and conditions of doing business with MHTC in response to this request for proposal. The proposal must be divided into sections corresponding to the list of elements described below.

5.1.1. Experience, Expertise and Reliability

With regard to documenting its experience, expertise, and reliability in performing the requested services, the Offeror must provide information related to previous and current contractual relationships considered identical or similar in scope to the one anticipated to result between MHTC and the successful Offeror pursuant to this RFP. At a minimum, the following information must be provided:

1. Name, address, telephone number of contracting agency/entity, and a contact person who can verify all data submitted.

2. Contract dates.

3. A brief, written description of the specific services provided, methods used, and the results associated with the specific services provided.

4. List of any pending legal action(s) involving your firm that could directly or indirectly impact the services provided to MHTC.

5.1.2. Proposed Method of Performance

The proposal must clearly identify the Offeror's approach to performing the Vendor Managed Service Awards program. This information should include but not be limited to the following:

1. Indicate the name, location, telephone number, and email address of the primary contact person for the Offeror. Information presented in this section should highlight the Offeror's previous experience, as well as any work with other state agencies or local governments in Missouri. The Offeror must furnish a complete listing of each sub-Offeror, if any, and complete contact information for that sub-Offeror.

2. A description of the overall Vendor Managed Service Awards program proposed.

3. Provide a detailed description of the recipient notification process and include sample letters and documents to be used for this purpose. If proposing the use of a website, include copies of website screen shots, etc.

4. Attach a timeline identifying the dates and types of actions taken by the Offeror from the point of recipient notification through receipt of the award by the employee.

5. Attach samples of the log/emblem Offeror intends to use and identify which products a particular logo/emblem medium will be used on. Example: Embroidered logo example to be used on the shirts, athletic bag, blanket, etc.

6. Attached sample reports available.

5.1.3. Proposed Fee

The objective evaluation of cost shall be construed based upon a total cost of the original contract period. See Exhibit 1, Pricing Page. The Offeror must submit pricing for all line items on the pricing page of this document to be considered responsive.

1. Utilizing the total cost determined from above, cost points shall be determined using a scale of 30 possible points and the following formula:

Lowest Responsive Price divided by Compared Price X 30 = Cost Score Points

5.1.4. Proposal Evaluation

The proposals will be evaluated based on the adequacy of the Offeror's response in addressing each of the Required Elements of the Proposal listed above as well as any other evaluation methods referenced in this RFP.

5.2. Submission of Proposals

5.2.1. Electronic Proposal Format

If an Offeror (referred to here as registered vendor or vendor) is responding electronically through the MissouriBUYS System website, in addition to completing the on-line pricing, the registered vendor should submit completed exhibits, forms, and other information concerning the proposal as an attachment to the electronic proposal. The registered vendor is instructed to review the RFP submission provisions carefully to ensure they are providing all required pricing, including applicable renewal pricing. Instructions on how a registered vendor responds to a bid on-line are available on the MissouriBUYS System website at: https://missouribuys.mo.gov/bidboard.html.

In the event that the vendor is an agency of state government or other such political subdivision which is prohibited by law or court decision from complying with certain provisions of an RFP, such vendor may submit a proposal which contains a list of statutory limitations and identification of those prohibitive clauses. The vendor should include a complete list of statutory references and citations for each provision of the RFP, which is affected by this paragraph. The statutory limitations and prohibitive clauses may (1) be requested to be clarified in writing or (2) be accepted without further clarification if the statutory limitations and prohibitive clauses are deemed acceptable. If MHTC determines clarification of the statutory limitations and prohibitive clauses is necessary, the clarification will be conducted in order to agree to language that reflects the intent and compliance of such law and/or court order and the RFP.

1. The exhibits, forms, and Pricing Page(s) provided herein can be saved into a word processing document, completed by a registered vendor, and then sent as an attachment to the electronic submission. Other information requested or required may be sent as an attachment. Additional instructions for submitting electronic attachments are on the MissouriBUYS System website. Be sure to include the solicitation/opportunity (OPP) number, company name, and a contact name on any electronic attachments. Electronic copies of the proposal and electronic attachments should be searchable.

2. In addition, a registered vendor may submit the exhibits, forms, Pricing Page(s), etc., through mail or courier service. However, any such submission must be received prior to the specified end date and time.

3. If a registered vendor submits an electronic and hard copy proposal response and if such responses are not identical, the vendor should explain which response is valid. MHTC will consider the response with the terms most favorable to MHTC.

5.2.2. Hard Copy Proposal Format

If the vendor is submitting a proposal via the mail or a courier service or is hand delivering the proposal, the vendor should include completed exhibits, forms, and other information concerning the proposal (including completed Pricing Page(s) with the proposal. The vendor is instructed to review the RFP submission provisions carefully to ensure they are providing all required pricing, including applicable renewal pricing.

1. The proposal should be page numbered and the signed page one from the original RFP and all signed addendums should be placed at the beginning of the proposal.

2. The vendor should include one (1) original proposal. The front cover of the original proposal should be labeled original.

5.2.3. Signatures

Any form containing a signature line in this RFP and any amendments, pricing pages, etc., must be manually signed and returned as part of the proposal.

5.2.4. Pricing

The Offeror is required to specify the pricing associated with this RFP as a firm fixed price. The successful Offeror will be responsible for performing all services listed in this RFP at the prices submitted. MHTC will not be liable for any charges beyond those detailed in the proposal.

1. MHTC shall not make any payment to the successful Offeror in advance of the services rendered by the successful Offeror.

2. Each Offeror is responsible for its own expense in preparing, delivering or presenting a proposal, and for subsequent interviews or negotiations with MHTC, if any, as provided for in this

RFP.

5.2.5. Proposal Life

The Offeror must include a statement in the proposal that indicates the length of time during which MHTC may rely on all proposal commitments. All proposals made in response to this RFP and quoted pricing must remain in effect for a period of not less than 90 days after the date for proposal submission. Any proposal accepted by MHTC for the purpose of contract negotiations shall remain valid until superseded by a contract or until rejected by MHTC.

5.2.6. Submission of All Information Required

The Offerors must respond to this RFP by submitting all the information required herein for its proposal to be evaluated and considered for award. Failure to submit all the required information shall be deemed sufficient cause for disqualification of a proposal from consideration.

5.2.7. Public Inspection

The Offerors are hereby advised that all proposals and the information contained in or related thereto are subject to Missouri Open Records Act and after contract award and execution of the Resulting Agreement shall be open to public inspection and may be viewed and copied by any member of the public; therefore, MHTC does not assume any responsibility whatsoever in the event that such information is used or copied by individual persons or organizations.

1. Offerors claiming a statutory exception to the Missouri Open Records Act must clearly identify any confidential documents. The Offeror must also specify which statutory exception provision applies. MHTC reserves the right to make determinations of confidentiality. If MHTC does not agree that the information designated is confidential under one of the disclosure exceptions to the Missouri Open Records Act, it may either reject the proposal or discuss its interpretation of the allowable exceptions with the Offeror. If agreement can be reached, the proposal will be considered. If agreement cannot be reached, MHTC will remove the proposal from consideration for award and return the proposal to the Offeror.

2. MHTC will not consider prices to be confidential information.

3. The Offeror must submit its proposal based on the conditions contained in this paragraph without reservations.

5.2.8. Clarification of Requirements

It shall be the Offerors responsibility to ask questions, request changes or clarification, or otherwise advise MHTC/MoDOT if any language, specifications or requirements of the RFP appear to be ambiguous, contradictory, and/or arbitrary, or appear to inadvertently restrict or limit the requirements stated in the RFP to a single source.

1. Any and all communication from Offerors regarding specifications, requirements, competitive proposal, etc., must be directed to the RFP Contact listed herein, unless the RFP specifically refers the Offerors to another contact. Such communication shall be received by the date noted in the Schedule of Events.

2. Every attempt will be made to ensure that the Offeror receives an adequate and prompt response. However, in order to maintain a fair and equitable proposal process, all

Offerors will be advised, via the issuance of an addendum to the RFP, of any relevant or pertinent information related to the procurement. Therefore, Offerors are advised that unless specified elsewhere in the RFP, any questions received after the listed date may not be answered.

5.2.9. Initial Screening

After an initial screening of the written proposals, any, or all of the Offerors submitting a proposal in response to this RFP may be required to give an oral presentation of their proposal. Additional technical information may be requested for clarification purposes, but in no way to change the original written proposal submitted. MHTC reserves the right, in its sole discretion, to decide to conduct interviews with any or all of the Offerors. MHTC reserves the right, in its sole discretion, to determine the interview method, format and location. If an interview is conducted, it is preferred that the interviewed Offeror's personnel to be assigned to the work, as well as key representatives, be present at and participate in the interview.

5.2.10. Official Position of MHTC

Offerors are cautioned that the only official position of the MHTC and MoDOT is that which is issued by MHTC in the RFP or an amendment thereto. No other means of communication, whether oral or written, shall be construed as a formal or official response or statement.

6. MODOT RFP EVALUATION FACTORS AND PROCESS

6.1. Evaluation Factors

The following factors shall be considered in the evaluation of the proposals:

6.1.1. Evaluation Criteria

Any agreement for services Resulting from this RFP shall be awarded to the Offeror providing the best proposal to MHTC. After determining responsiveness, proposals will be evaluated in accordance with the following criteria and maximum points per each criterion:

1. Experience, Expertise and Reliability - 30 Maximum Points

2. Proposed Method of Performance - 40 Maximum Points

3. Proposed Fee - 30 Maximum Points

6.1.2. Historic Information

MHTC reserves the right to consider historic information and facts, whether gained from the Offeror's proposal, presentations or interviews as applicable, references, or other sources, including but not limited to the listed subcontractors, in the evaluation process.

6.1.3. Responsibility to Submit Information

Each Offeror is cautioned that it is the Offeror's sole responsibility to submit information related to the evaluation criteria and MHTC is under no obligation to solicit such information if it is not included with the Offeror's proposal. Failure of the Offeror to submit such information may cause an adverse impact on the evaluation of the Offeror's proposal.

7. MODOT RFP TERMS AND CONDITIONS

7.1. Agreement Components

The Resulting Agreement between MHTC and the successful Offeror shall incorporate by reference as its components the following: the RFP and any written amendments thereto and the proposal submitted by the successful Offeror in response to the RFP. In case of a conflict between or inconsistency in the terms contained in the RFP and the proposal submitted by the Offeror in response to the RFP, the terms of the RFP shall govern. In the event of a conflict between or inconsistency in the terms of the RFP and the Resulting Agreement, the terms of the Resulting Agreement shall govern. MHTC reserves the right, in its sole discretion, to clarify any relationship in writing and such written clarification shall govern in case of any conflict with or inconsistency in the applicable requirements stated in the RFP and the successful Offeror's proposal.

7.2. RFP Contact

The Human Resources Director is designated as MHTC's representative with authority to act on behalf of MHTC for the purpose of administering the Resulting Agreement. MHTC's representative may designate by written notice other persons having the authority to act on behalf of MHTC in furtherance of the performance of the Resulting Agreement. Each Offeror shall fully coordinate its activities with the designated representative and shall consult the MHTC representative regarding any problem arising out of the provision of the services to the MHTC pursuant to this RFP and the Resulting Agreement. As the work of the successful Offeror progresses, advice and information on matters covered by the Resulting Agreement shall be made available by the successful Offeror to the designated representative throughout the effective period of the Agreement. MHTC reserves the right to limit the authority of MHTC's representative provided herein as it deems necessary in its sole discretion at any time and from time to time throughout the duration of the RFP process and the Contract Period.

7.3. Assignment

The successful Offeror shall not assign, transfer, or delegate any interest in the services to be provided under this RFP and the Resulting Agreement without the prior written consent of the MHTC representative.

The successful Offeror may at its own expense employ clerical or technical assistance in the performance of the services under this RFP and the Resulting Agreement, such clerical and technical assistance provider being as fully bound as the Offeror to all confidentiality and work product provisions of this RFP and the Resulting Agreement.

7.4. Amendments

Any change in the Resulting Agreement, whether by modification or supplementation, must be accomplished by a formal contract amendment approved and signed by representatives of the successful Offeror and Commission, respectively, each of whom being duly authorized to execute the contract amendment on behalf of the successful Offeror and Commission, respectively.

7.5. Disputes

Disputes Under the RFP and Resulting Agreement: The MHTC representative, as applicable, will decide all questions which may arise as to the quality, quantity, and acceptability of any Offeror's proposals submitted in response to this RFP, and of the services under this RFP and the Resulting Agreement performed by the successful Offeror and as to the rate of progress of the services; all questions which may arise as to the interpretation of the services to be performed under this RFP and the Resulting Agreement; all questions as to the acceptable fulfillment of the Resulting Agreement on the part of the successful Offeror; the proper compensation for performance or breach of the Resulting Agreement; and all claims of any character whatsoever in connection with or growing out of the services to be performed or performed by the successful Offeror, whether claims under this RFP and the Resulting Agreement or otherwise. The decision of the MHTC representative, as applicable, shall be conclusive, binding, and incontestable.

7.6. Successors and Assigns

The Commission and the Offerors agree that this RFP and, as applicable, the Resulting Agreement as well as all agreements entered into under the provisions of this RFP, shall be binding upon the parties thereto and their successors and assigns.

7.7. Sole Beneficiary

The Resulting Agreement will be made for the sole benefit of the parties thereto and nothing in this RFP or the Resulting Agreement shall be construed to give any rights or benefits to anyone other than the Commission and the successful Offeror.

7.8. Cancellation of Resulting Agreement

MHTC may cancel the Resulting Agreement at any time by providing the successful Offeror with a written notice of cancellation. Should the Commission exercise its right to cancel the Resulting Agreement, cancellation will become effective upon the date specified in the notice of cancellation.

7.9. Bankruptcy

Upon filing for any bankruptcy or insolvency proceeding by or against any Offeror or assignee, whether voluntarily, or upon the appointment of a receiver for the benefit of creditors, the Commission reserves the right and sole discretion to reject the Offeror's proposal, or, as applicable, either cancel the Resulting Agreement or affirm the Resulting Agreement and hold the successful Offeror responsible for damages.

7.10. Status of Independent Contractor

The successful Offeror represents itself to be an independent contractor offering such services to the general public and shall not represent itself or its employees to be an employee of MHTC or MoDOT.

Therefore, the successful Offeror shall assume all legal and financial responsibility for taxes, FICA, employee fringe benefits, workers compensation, employee insurance, minimum wage requirements, overtime, or other such benefits or obligations.

7.11. Subcontractor

Any Offeror's proposal must identify all subcontractors, if any, and outline the contractual relationship between the Offeror and each subcontractor. Either a copy of the executed subcontract or a letter of agreement over the official signature of the firms involved must accompany each proposal. MHTC must approve the successful Offeror's subcontracting any portion of the services to be provided under the Resulting Agreement. The successful Offeror is responsible for the performance of any obligations that may result from this RFP and the Agreement and shall not be relieved by the non-performance of any subcontractor.

7.12. Nondiscrimination

The Contractor shall comply with all state and federal statutes applicable to the Contractor relating to nondiscrimination, including, but not limited to, Chapter 213, RSMo; Title VI and Title VII of Civil Rights Act of 1964 as amended (42 U.S.C. Sections 2000d and 2000e, et seq.); and with any provision of the Americans with Disabilities Act (42 U.S.C. Section 12101, et seq.).

1. Sanctions for Noncompliance: In the event of the Contractor's noncompliance with these nondiscrimination provisions of the Contract, MHTC shall impose such contract sanctions as it or the Federal Highway Administration may determine to be appropriate, including, but not limited to:

a. withholding of payments to the Contractor under the Contract until the Contractor complies, and/or,

b. cancellation, termination or suspension of the Contract, in whole or in part.

7.13. Executive Order

The Contractor shall comply with all the provisions of Executive Order 07-13, issued by the Honorable Matt Blunt, Governor of Missouri, on the sixth (6th) day of March, 2007. This Executive Order, which promulgates the State of Missouri's position to not tolerate persons who contract with the state engaging in or supporting illegal activities of employing individuals who are not eligible to work in the United States, shall be incorporated herein by reference and made a part of the Contract.

1. The Contractor hereby certifies that any employee of the Contractor assigned to perform services under the Contract is eligible and authorized to work in the United States in compliance with federal law.

2. In the event the Contractor fails to comply with the provisions of the Executive Order 07- 13, or in the event the Commission has reasonable cause to believe that the Contractor has knowingly employed individuals who are not eligible to work in the United States in violation of federal law, the Commission reserves the right to impose such contract sanctions as it may determine to be appropriate, including but not limited to cancellation, termination or suspension in whole or in part or both.

3. The Contractor shall include the provisions of this paragraph in every subcontract. The Contractor shall take such action with respect to any subcontract as the Commission may direct as a means of enforcing such provisions, including sanctions for noncompliance.

7.13.1. Incorporation of Provisions

The successful Offeror shall include the provisions of this paragraph in every subcontract. The successful Offeror shall take such action with respect to any subcontract as the Commission may direct as a means of enforcing such provisions, including sanctions for noncompliance.

7.13.2. Failure to Comply

In the event the Offeror fails to comply with the provisions of the Executive Order 07-13, or in the event the Commission has reasonable cause to believe that the Offeror has knowingly employed individuals who are not eligible to work in the United States in violation of federal law, the Commission reserves the right to reject the Offeror's proposal or, as applicable, impose such contract sanctions as it may determine to be appropriate, including but not limited to contract cancellation, termination or suspension in whole or in part or both.

7.13.3. Offeror's Certification

By signing the proposal to this RFP, the Offeror hereby certifies that any employee of the Offeror assigned to perform services herein is eligible and authorized to work in the United States in compliance with federal law.

7.14. Non-employment of Unauthorized Aliens

Pursuant to Section 285.530, RSMo., no business entity or employer shall knowingly employ, hire for employment, or continue to employ an unauthorized alien to perform work within the State of Missouri. As a condition for the award of any contract or grant in excess of five thousand dollars (5,000) by the State or by any political subdivision of the State to any Offeror, or for any Offeror receiving a state-administered or subsidized tax credit, tax abatement, or loan from the state, the Offeror shall:

7.14.1. Enrollment in Federal Work Authorization Program

By sworn affidavit and provision of documentation, affirm its enrollment and participation in a federal work authorization program with respect to the employees working in connection with the contracted services. E-Verify is an example of a federal work authorization program. The Offeror must affirm its enrollment and participation in the E-Verify federal work authorization program with respect to the employees proposed to work in connection with the services requested herein by providing acceptable enrollment and participation documentation consisting of completed copy of the E-Verify Memorandum of Understanding (MOU). For Offerors that are not already enrolled and participating in a federal work authorization program, E-Verify is available at http://www.dhs.gov/xprevprot/programs/gc_1185221678150.shtm.

7.14.2. Annual Worker Eligibility Affidavit

By sworn affidavit, affirm that it does not knowingly employ any person who is an unauthorized alien in connection with the contracted services. Offerors are required to complete and submit with their proposal the affidavit referenced herein, which is provided within this document and attached as Exhibit 2.

7.15. Proof of Lawful Presence for Sole Proprietorships and Partnerships

If the Offeror is a sole proprietorship or partnership, pursuant to Section 208.009, RSMo., each sole proprietor and each general partner shall provide affirmative proof of lawful presence in the United States.

Such sole…