8-Wheel Drive Amphibious Terrain Vehicle

The Missouri Department of Transportation (MoDOT) Southwest District has issued an Invitation for Bid (IFB) for the procurement of one new 8-wheel drive amphibious terrain vehicle, specifically targeting a 2021 or 2022 model year unit. The vehicle must meet rigorous technical specifications, including a triple differential steering transmission, a 33-40 horsepower electronic fuel-injected V-Twin engine, 25" XT117 tires, hydraulic vented disc brakes, and a load capacity of 1,100 pounds on land and 800 pounds on water. Additional required features include a roll-over protective structure, windshield, brush guard with winch, front rack, hard top roof, and chain lube system. The bid solicitation (IFB605SW22000737) opened on November 8, 2021, with responses due by November 29, 2021, at 2:00 PM Central Standard Time. All bids must be submitted electronically through the MissouriBUYS Statewide eProcurement System, with no paper, email, or fax submissions accepted. The award will be made to the lowest and best bidder that meets all specified requirements, and the successful vendor must provide a 2-year bumper-to-bumper warranty and conduct training within 48 hours of delivery to the MoDOT Southwest District facility in Springfield, Missouri.

The procurement encourages participation from Minority Business Enterprises (MBE) and Women Business Enterprises (WBE), with goals of 10% MBE and 5% WBE participation. Service-Disabled Veteran Enterprises (SDVE) are also encouraged to participate. Vendors must be authorized dealers capable of providing warranty service and maintenance, and must complete certification forms related to the Buy American Act and the Anti-Discrimination Against Israel Act. While a specific contract value is not explicitly stated, the solicitation indicates this is a single-unit purchase with pricing to include all delivery, freight, and handling costs. Payment terms are net 30 days after delivery and acceptance of the vehicle, with invoices to be submitted electronically. The procurement applies a domestic product preference, with a 10% preference for qualifying U.S.-manufactured products on purchases over $25,000. The vehicle's preferred color was initially specified as orange, though the solicitation indicated openness to alternative colors like Tundra Green or black based on availability.