10, 000 Gallon Stainless Steel Paint Tanks

The Missouri Department of Transportation (MoDOT) Northwest District is seeking a vendor to provide and install two 10,000-gallon stainless steel paint tanks and associated fixtures at their new Roadside facility in Chillicothe, Missouri. The Invitation for Bid (IFB605NW22002653) requires a comprehensive procurement that includes SS304 stainless steel tanks with specific technical specifications such as 15-degree cone bottom leg supports, 11'6" diameter, 13' shell, bolted manholes, ladders, handrails, and an agitator system. Vendors must submit bids electronically through the MissouriBUYS system by July 14, 2022, at 7:00 PM GMT, with a desired delivery and installation date of November 16, 2022. The bid requires a 5% bid bond and detailed pricing for each tank component, delivery, and labor for installation. The contract will be awarded to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder who meets all mandatory specifications. Optional site visits can be scheduled with the MoDOT Facility Operations Supervisor, and all written questions must be submitted by July 6, 2022, at 12:00 PM, with potential addendum posted by July 7, 2022, at 3:00 PM.

MoDOT strongly encourages participation from Minority Business Enterprises (MBE) and Women Business Enterprises (WBE), with specific goals of 10% MBE and 5% WBE participation through subcontractors, suppliers, or joint ventures. Service-Disabled Veteran Enterprises (SDVE) will also receive preference, and the Missouri Buy American Act applies to purchases over $25,000, providing a 10% price preference for American-made products. The successful contractor must provide comprehensive liability insurance, including general liability ($500,000 per person/$4,000,000 per occurrence), automobile liability, and workers' compensation coverage. Upon award, the vendor must also provide a 100% performance and payment bond. Payment terms are set at Net 30 days, with invoicing on a per-item basis and delivery FOB destination. Liquidated damages of $500 per day per item will be assessed for late deliveries, and all equipment must be new. While no specific budget range is explicitly stated, the bid represents a one-time purchase and installation contract for specialized industrial equipment at the Chillicothe facility.