Aerials & Digger Derricks - Multiple Award

The Missouri Highways and Transportation Commission (MHTC) and Missouri Department of Transportation (MoDOT) have issued an Invitation for Bid (IFB) seeking qualified vendors to provide Aerials and Digger Derricks on an as-needed basis. The solicitation covers a comprehensive range of equipment, including aerial platforms ranging from 37' to 85' with both insulated and non-insulated options, front and rear mounted turrets, and 45' digger-derrick units with associated cab/chassis configurations. The bid (IFB605CO19002300) was posted on June 6, 2019, with responses due by July 8, 2019, at 3:00 PM CDT. The initial contract period will run from the award date through June 30, 2020, with MoDOT retaining the option to extend the contract for up to three additional one-year periods. Delivery locations span multiple MoDOT facilities across Missouri, including St. Joseph, Macon, Hannibal, Lee's Summit, Jefferson City, Chesterfield, Joplin, Springfield, Willow Springs, and Sikeston. Vendors must provide detailed pricing, including FOB destination with freight prepaid, and are required to offer equipment training within 30 days of delivery.

The solicitation strongly encourages participation from Minority Business Enterprises (MBE) and Women Business Enterprises (WBE), with specific participation targets of 10% MBE and 5% WBE through subcontractors, suppliers, or joint ventures. All vendors must be registered in the MissouriBUYS procurement system to access full solicitation details and submit bids. The contract includes cooperative purchasing provisions, allowing Missouri counties, cities, and other political entities to potentially utilize the resulting contract. Vendors must maintain specific insurance coverage, including $500,000 per person/$3,000,000 per occurrence for general and automobile liability, as well as workers' compensation insurance. While no specific award value or budget range is explicitly stated, the solicitation indicates that no minimum purchase quantities are guaranteed, and equipment will be ordered on an as-needed basis. The procurement allows for multiple awards, with MoDOT reserving the right to reject any or all bids and to make awards on an item-by-item or all-or-none basis.