500 Gallon Engine Driven Trailer Mounted Sprayer System

The Missouri Department of Transportation (MoDOT) Southwest District is seeking bids for a 500-gallon, engine-driven, trailer-mounted sprayer system through an Invitation for Bid (IFB605SW25000237). The initial procurement is for one unit to be delivered to the Branson Maintenance facility, with potential for additional orders on an as-needed basis. The sprayer system must meet detailed specifications, including a heavy gauge 304 stainless steel tank with multiple compartments, a John Bean R2020 pump or equivalent, a Honda 13 HP engine with electric starter, and an open-air trailer approximately 12-15 feet long with a 9,000-pound capacity. The system is primarily intended for spraying herbicides along rights-of-way and must include a 50-foot retractable hose reel with a hand-held sprayer. The bid period runs from July 30, 2024, to August 14, 2024, with responses due by 2:00 PM CDT on August 14, 2024. The contract will be awarded on a firm fixed price, low-bid basis, with the contract period extending from the award date through September 30, 2025, and no optional renewals.

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, or joint ventures. Service-Disabled Veteran (SDV) businesses are also encouraged to participate. The procurement includes provisions for cooperative purchasing, allowing Missouri counties, cities, and other political entities to potentially purchase the equipment at the same prices, though MoDOT will not be directly involved in those transactions. The Domestic Products Procurement Act applies to this procurement, as the purchase exceeds $25,000, offering a 10% preference for goods manufactured or produced in the United States. The successful vendor must provide training within 72 hours of delivery and acceptance of equipment, covering safe operation and routine maintenance for designated operators and mechanics. Pricing must be FOB destination, with all delivery, freight, and handling costs included in the unit price, and payment terms are set at Net 30 days.