10, 500 Gallon Stainless Steel Paint Tanks

The Missouri Department of Transportation (MoDOT) Northwest District is seeking a vendor to provide and install two 10,500-gallon stainless steel paint tanks at their new facility located in Chillicothe, Missouri. The procurement is a one-time purchase and installation project with specific technical requirements, including tanks that are SS304 stainless steel with a 15-degree cone bottom, 11'6" diameter, and 13' shell. The tanks must include detailed accessories such as 24" bolted manholes with gaskets, inner and outer ladders, handrails, and a 230V 3-phase agitator system. The bid solicitation (IFB605NW22002258) was released on May 6, 2022, with bids due by May 23, 2022 at 7:00 PM GMT. Vendor questions were accepted until May 18, 2022, with a desired delivery and installation date of September 16, 2022. The contract requires electronic bid submission through the MissouriBUYS system, with vendors responsible for coordinating delivery and installation with MoDOT's Facilities Operations Supervisor. Evaluation will be based on the lowest responsive and responsible bidder meeting all specified technical and contractual requirements.

The solicitation encourages participation from Minority Business Enterprises (MBE) and Women Business Enterprises (WBE), with specific participation goals of 10% MBE and 5% WBE. Vendors must provide a 5% bid bond or equivalent with their submission, and the winning contractor will be required to furnish a 100% performance and payment bond. The contract includes liquidated damages of $500 per day per item for late delivery and requires comprehensive insurance coverage, including general liability of $3.5 million and automobile liability of $3.5 million. For purchases over $25,000, a 10% price preference is available for products manufactured in the United States under the Buy American Act provisions. While no specific budget range was explicitly stated, the complexity of the tank specifications and installation requirements suggests a substantial contract value. The procurement is structured as a single, one-time purchase with no indication of renewal options or incumbent vendors, focusing solely on the procurement and installation of these specialized paint storage tanks for the MoDOT Northwest District facility.