Animal Carcass Incinerator

The Missouri Department of Transportation (MoDOT) has issued an Invitation for Bid (IFB605SL22001669) for the procurement, removal, and installation of two animal carcass incinerators at their Bellefontaine Maintenance facility located at 10601 Lewis and Clark Blvd. in St. Louis. The solicitation requires vendors to supply and install new incinerators that meet specific technical specifications or provide an approved equal alternative. Key deliverables include complete removal of existing incinerators, installation of new units with connections to existing power sources and diesel fuel tanks, provision of a minimum one-year warranty covering parts and labor, and conducting one hour of hands-on training for site supervisors on unit operation. The bid period runs from March 11, 2022, to April 1, 2022, with bids due by 10:00 AM CDT on April 1, 2022. MoDOT will evaluate and award the contract to the lowest and best responsive bidder that meets all mandatory specifications and requirements, with pricing to be submitted FOB destination and including all packing, handling, and shipping charges.

The solicitation encourages participation from Minority Business Enterprises (MBE) and Women Business Enterprises (WBE), with specific goals of 10% MBE and 5% WBE participation. Additional preferences are provided for Service-Disabled Veteran (SDV) owned businesses and domestic product manufacturers. For commodity purchases over $25,000, there is a 10% price preference for goods manufactured or produced in the United States. Vendors must maintain specific insurance coverage, including commercial general liability insurance of $500,000 per person/$3,500,000 per occurrence, automobile liability insurance with similar coverage limits, and workers' compensation insurance. The contract also includes provisions for cooperative purchasing, allowing other Missouri counties, cities, and political entities to potentially utilize the same pricing and specifications. While no specific contract value or budget range was explicitly stated in the documentation, the solicitation indicates this is a comprehensive procurement for two animal carcass incinerators with full installation services. Payment terms are set at Net 30 days, and the contract will include a minimum one-year warranty.