25 Ton Pintle Hitch Trailer

The Missouri Department of Transportation (MoDOT) Central District is seeking a vendor to provide and deliver four (4) 25-ton pintle hitch 31' trailers through an Invitation for Bid (IFB) numbered IFB605250000499. The solicitation requires trailers with specific technical specifications, including a 50,000 lbs loaded deck capacity, 40,000 lbs deck rating, fabricated 80,000 PSI yield main frame, Neway RLU228 air ride suspension, LED lighting, and dual tool boxes. Bids will be accepted electronically through the MissouriBUYS Statewide eProcurement System from August 30, 2024, at 10:00:00 AM CDT through September 10, 2024, at 2:00:00 PM CDT. The delivery location is the MoDOT Central District facility at 830 MoDOT Drive, Jefferson City, MO 65109. Evaluation criteria will focus on the lowest and best responsive bid, with vendors required to meet all mandatory specifications and include all delivery costs, freight, and handling in their unit price bid. The contract will be awarded based on compliance with technical requirements, vendor responsibility, and pricing.

The solicitation encourages participation from Minority Business Enterprises (MBE) and Women Business Enterprises (WBE), with target participation goals of 10% MBE and 5% WBE through subcontractors, suppliers, or joint ventures. For purchases over $25,000, the Buy American Act provisions apply, offering a 10% price preference for products manufactured or produced in the United States. The bid allows for Service-Disabled Veteran Enterprise (SDVE) participation and includes standard state contracting provisions related to nondiscrimination and the Drug-Free Workplace Act. Payment terms are net 30 days, with a single invoice to be submitted upon completion of all deliveries, and no partial payments will be permitted. While no specific incumbent vendor is mentioned, MoDOT reserves the right to increase or decrease the quantity of trailers ordered based on departmental needs. The bid documents do not specify a precise budget range, but vendors should prepare comprehensive pricing that includes all associated costs for the four trailers.