48" Asphalt Bump Grinder

The Missouri Department of Transportation (MoDOT), specifically the Northwest District located in Lincoln County, is seeking to procure a 48" Asphalt Bump Grinder with a high flow rate designed to attach to a skid steer loader. The procurement is being conducted through an Invitation for Bid (IFB) with solicitation number IFB605NW18001496, which was posted on January 11, 2018, with responses due by January 25, 2018 at 10:00 AM CST. The equipment must meet or exceed the attached specifications and will be delivered to the MoDOT facility located at 1301 Mitchell Ave in Chillicothe, MO 64601. The vendor is required to provide comprehensive training within 10 days of delivery, covering safe operation and routine maintenance for designated operators and mechanics. The price must include all delivery, setup, and training charges, with pricing to be evaluated on a Free on Board (FOB) destination basis and payment terms set at Net 45 days. The evaluation criteria will focus on the lowest and best bid that complies with all mandatory specifications and requirements.

The solicitation strongly 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. Service-Disabled Veteran Enterprises (SDVE) are also encouraged to participate. All vendors must be registered in the MissouriBUYS system to review complete terms and conditions and submit bids, with options for electronic submission through the platform or hard copy delivery. The state reserves the right to purchase using a state purchasing card (VISA) and requires all equipment to be new and of current production. While no specific incumbent vendor is mentioned, the solicitation allows for cooperative purchasing, potentially enabling Missouri counties, cities, and other political entities to leverage the resulting contract. Although no specific budget range is provided, the procurement is for a single unit of the specified Asphalt Bump Grinder, with the expectation that the pricing will represent a competitive market rate for the requested equipment and associated services.