250 CFM Portable Diesel Air Compressor

The Missouri Department of Transportation (MoDOT) Southwest District is soliciting bids for a 250 CFM Portable Diesel Air Compressor through an Invitation for Bid (IFB) numbered IFB605SW22001469. The procurement is seeking a single vendor to provide one or more new portable diesel air compressors that meet or exceed specified technical requirements on an "As Needed / If Needed" basis. The contract period will run from the award date through February 28, 2023, with options for three additional one-year renewals. Bid responses are due electronically through the MissouriBUYS Statewide eProcurement System by February 24, 2022, at 2:00 PM Central Standard Time. Vendors must provide detailed specifications, warranty information, delivery lead time, and a firm fixed unit price that includes all associated costs such as shipping, freight, warranty, training, and support. The award will be made to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder who meets all mandatory requirements, with an acceptable air compressor specification allowing units rated at 238 CFM at 100 PSI. Training must be provided within 72 hours of delivery, covering safe operation and routine maintenance for operators and mechanics.

The solicitation 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, joint ventures, or other arrangements. Vendors must be registered in MissouriBUYS with an approved status and be either a manufacturer or authorized dealer of the equipment. Additional preferences are provided for Service-Disabled Veteran Enterprises (SDVE) and domestic product manufacturers, with a 10% price preference for American-made products on purchases over $25,000 under the Buy American Act. The contract allows for cooperative purchasing, enabling Missouri counties, cities, and other political entities to potentially utilize the same pricing and specifications. For contracts over $100,000, vendors must certify compliance with the Anti-Discrimination Against Israel Act. While no specific budget range was explicitly stated, the solicitation indicates that pricing may be subject to an escalation clause after the first six months of the contract, with written justification and MoDOT approval required.