50 Ton Tilt Bed Trailer

The Missouri Department of Transportation (MoDOT) issued an Invitation for Bid for the procurement of one 50-ton tilt bed (50TDL) trailer meeting detailed specifications or an approved equal, with delivery required to 2309 Barrett Station Road, Ballwin, Missouri 63021, Building E between July 1, 2026, and January 1, 2027. Bidders must submit sealed bids by March 25, 2026, at 3:00 PM Coordinated Universal Time, with the solicitation having opened on March 10, 2026. The trailer specifications include a 102-inch wide deck with rail and rub rail systems, and bidders may offer optional features including trailer color in black, a spare tire and wheel with carrier, dual 2-speed jacks, a locking toolbox, and alternative rail systems. All bids must be submitted on a lump sum basis with all packing, handling, and shipping charges included as FOB destination, freight prepaid and allowed, with payment terms of Net 30. Bidders must provide a one-year labor and material warranty, submit complete product literature and specification sheets, and itemize any additional options with their responses. The contract period extends for twelve months from the notice of award, and award will be made to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder, with delivery time serving as a determining factor in the evaluation. No pre-bid conference or facility tour is scheduled.

The procurement encourages participation by minority business enterprises (MBEs), women business enterprises (WBEs), and Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Enterprises (SDVEs) where applicable. All bidders must comply with the Domestic Products Procurement Act and complete the required Exhibit N certification regarding the point of manufacture; bidders offering domestically manufactured products receive a ten percent price preference, while products manufactured outside the United States without qualifying international trade treaty coverage are ineligible for preference. Bidders must be registered in MissouriBUES (powered by MOVERS) and submit all required business compliance exhibits and completed Exhibit N documentation prior to the bid closing date to be considered for award. The contract is designated as a Blanket Purchase Agreement and will be evaluated using a multiattribute scoring methodology. No specific budget range or award value is disclosed in the solicitation documents.