20-Ton Tilt Sliding Axle Equipment Trailers

The Missouri Department of Transportation (MoDOT) Northeast District is seeking a vendor to supply and deliver five 20-Ton Tilt Sliding Axle Equipment Trailers to its District Headquarters in Hannibal, Missouri. The procurement is specifically an Invitation for Bid (IFB) with detailed specifications based on the Trail-Eze TE401 model trailer, though alternate brands meeting or exceeding the requirements will be considered. Key specifications include a 36-foot overall length, 102-inch width, 40,000-pound payload capacity, 12,000-pound Braden winch, and various technical requirements for axles, suspension, and accessories. The bid period runs from August 16, 2024, to September 4, 2024, with bids due by 1:00 PM CDT on the closing date. Delivery terms are FOB Destination, and trailers must not be delivered stacked. The contract will be awarded on an "All or Nothing" basis to the lowest and best responsive bidder that meets all mandatory specifications. Evaluation criteria will include price, vendor responsibility, and compliance with the detailed technical requirements outlined in the specification checklist.

The solicitation encourages Minority Business Enterprise (MBE) and Women Business Enterprise (WBE) participation, with goals of 10% MBE and 5% WBE involvement. Bidders must submit a bid bond, certified check, cashier's check, or bank money order for 5% of the bid amount, and the winning vendor must provide a 100% performance and payment bond. The procurement falls under the Domestic Products Procurement Act, with a 10% price preference for qualifying domestic products for purchases exceeding $25,000. Vendors are required to complete and submit a specification checklist along with Exhibits M (Anti-Discrimination Against Israel Act Certification) and N (Buy American Form). While no specific incumbent vendors are mentioned, the solicitation indicates that the trailers will be used by the MoDOT Northeast District for equipment transportation. Payment terms are Net 30 days, with a single invoice to be submitted upon complete delivery and receipt of a correct invoice. Though no specific budget range is explicitly stated, the procurement is for five trailers with detailed specifications, suggesting a significant equipment investment for the district.