8-Wheel Drive Amphibious Terrain Vehicle

The Missouri Department of Transportation (MoDOT) Southwest District is seeking vendors to supply a single 8-wheel drive amphibious terrain vehicle through an Invitation for Bid (IFB) numbered IFB605SW22000335. The procurement requires a highly specialized vehicle with specific technical specifications, including a triple differential steering transmission, a 33-40 horsepower electronic fuel-injected V-Twin engine, 25" XT117 tires, and hydraulic disc brakes. Additional required features include a Roll Over Protective Structure, windshield, brush guard with VRX 35-s Warn 3500 lb winch, front rack, hard top roof, chain lube system, and outboard motor bracket. The vehicle must have a load capacity of 1,100 pounds on land and 800 pounds on water, preferably in an orange color. The bid was posted on August 25, 2021, with a firm response deadline of September 15, 2021, at 7:00 PM GMT. All bids must be submitted electronically through the MissouriBUYS Statewide eProcurement System, with no paper, email, or fax submissions accepted. The contract will be awarded on a firm fixed price, low bid basis, with delivery required to the MoDOT Southwest District General Services location in Springfield, Missouri.

The solicitation encourages participation from Minority Business Enterprises (MBEs) and Women Business Enterprises (WBEs), with specific goals of 10% MBE and 5% WBE participation. Service-Disabled Veteran (SDV) and Service-Disabled Veteran Enterprise (SDVE) vendors are also encouraged to participate and may receive preferential consideration. The Domestic Products Procurement Act applies to this procurement, offering a 10% price preference for American-made products since the purchase exceeds $25,000. The successful vendor must provide a comprehensive 2-year bumper-to-bumper warranty covering parts and labor, and will be required to conduct equipment training within two days of delivery, covering safe operation and routine maintenance. Payment terms are set at Net 30 days, with invoices to be emailed to SWInvoices@modot.mo.gov. While no specific budget range or award value is explicitly stated in the documents, the procurement is for a single specialized vehicle. Vendors must complete and submit Exhibits M and N with their bid response and provide an approximate lead time for delivery if the unit is ordered.