1000 Gallon Chemical Injection Skid Sprayer

The Missouri Department of Transportation (MoDOT), Southeast District, has issued an Invitation for Bid (IFB) for a 1000 Gallon Chemical Injection Skid Sprayer, specifically seeking the Norstar NSC-RS6000-GS-1000 model or an equivalent product. The procurement is targeting a single chemical injection skid sprayer with precise specifications, including a powder-coated black steel frame, a 1000-gallon elliptical white polyethylene main water tank, two 70-gallon white polyethylene chemical tanks, dual boomless spray heads, and a hydraulic pump system. The equipment will be delivered to MoDOT's facility located at 4005 N Douglas Street in Malden, Missouri. The bid solicitation (IFB605SE24001622) opens on February 15, 2024, and closes on February 29, 2024, at 2:00 PM CST, with bids to be submitted electronically through the MissouriBUYS Statewide eProcurement System. The contract period will run from the notice of award through January 30, 2025, with purchases to be made on an as-needed basis. Evaluation criteria will focus on the lowest responsive and responsible bidder meeting all specified requirements, with equivalent products allowed if proper documentation is provided.

The IFB 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. Only authorized dealers are eligible to submit bids, and the solicitation includes provisions for Service-Disabled Veteran (SDV) preferences and Domestic Product procurement. A Buy American preference applies to this procurement, providing a 10% price preference for goods manufactured or produced in the United States for purchases exceeding $25,000. While no specific contract value is listed, the procurement is for a single unit with the potential for additional purchases based on MoDOT's needs. Payment terms are set at Net 30 days, and no price increases will be permitted during the first six months of the contract period. The state reserves the right to increase or decrease quantities as needed, with final quantities to be furnished at the unit bid price. Vendors must comply with various certifications, including the Domestic Products Procurement Act and the Anti-Discrimination Against Israel Act.