20 ton Pintle Hitch Trailers

The Missouri Department of Transportation (MoDOT) Northwest District is conducting a competitive bid solicitation for five (5) 20-ton pintle hitch 30' trailers, with a specific focus on detailed technical specifications for heavy-duty transportation equipment. The invitation for bid (IFB605NW23001277) requires trailers with a 50,000 lbs gross vehicle weight rating (GVWR), 22,500 lb oil bath brake axles, a 24' flat deck with 6' wood dovetail, self-contained hydraulic ramp system, LED lighting, and an adjustable pintle hitch. Bids will be accepted electronically through the MissouriBUYS Statewide eProcurement System from November 30, 2022, to December 22, 2022, at 10:00 AM CST. Potential bidders were required to submit written questions by December 15, 2022, at 12:00 PM, with any addendum to be posted by December 16, 2022, at 3:00 PM. The contract will be awarded to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder meeting all specified requirements, with delivery mandated to the MoDOT-Chillicothe facility located at 1301 Mitchell Avenue, Chillicothe, Missouri.

The solicitation encourages participation from Minority Business Enterprises (MBE) and Women Business Enterprises (WBE), with specific participation goals of 10% MBE and 5% WBE through subcontractors, suppliers, or joint ventures. The procurement is subject to the Buy American Act, which provides a 10% price preference for products manufactured or produced in the United States for purchases exceeding $25,000. No incumbent vendor is identified, and the contract represents a one-time purchase with no renewal options. Vendors must be registered and in good standing with the Missouri Secretary of State and Missouri Department of Revenue. Payment terms are net 30 days, with a single invoice to be submitted upon completion of all deliveries, and all delivery, freight, handling, and optional costs must be included in the unit price. While a specific budget range is not explicitly stated, the comprehensive technical specifications suggest a significant investment in heavy-duty transportation infrastructure for the MoDOT Northwest District.