Anti-Ice Units

The Missouri Department of Transportation, St. Louis District, is issuing an Invitation for Bid (IFB) to procure Force America 1750 Gallon Slip-In, Full Baffled Anti-Ice Units for installation on asphalt dump trucks. The primary deliverable consists of two required anti-ice units with an optional third unit available for purchase. Each unit must feature a full baffled poly tank based on Ace Roto-Mold's Free Standing Horizontal Bulk Storage Tank with Sump (Part No. FM1750-62), or functionally equivalent alternatives with documented manufacturer specifications and equivalency justifications. The anti-ice units must include three-lane spray capability rated at 48 gallons per minute per lane, hydraulically driven hypro liquid pumps, vertically adjustable stainless steel spray bars with center lane straight stream nozzles and side lane boom configurations, side mount guide wheels, fold-up leg kits, and complete assembly on a protective-coated mild steel skid. Units must comply with specific dimensional requirements for installation into MoDOT's proprietary dump beds (bed length 148-184 inches, width 78-85 inches, tailgate spacing 90-95 inches center to center) and include compatibility with Force America ground speed hydraulic control systems, complete warranties, owner's manuals, operating instructions, and harnessing to boom valves for integration with truck transmission sensors. All units must be delivered FOB destination, freight prepaid, to 2309 Barrett Station Rd, General Services BLDG E, Ballwin, MO 63021. The bid deadline is November 13, 2025, at 10:00 AM Central Time, with electronic submissions required through MissouriBUYS. The contract period will be 12 months from the Notice of Award, with additional units available for purchase as needed.

The solicitation encourages participation from Minority Business Enterprises (10 percent participation goal) and Women Business Enterprises (5 percent participation goal), while Service-Disabled Veteran and Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Business participation is encouraged but not required. Bidders must comply with Missouri's Domestic Products Procurement Act, which provides a 10 percent price preference for American-made products over non-qualifying alternatives. All vendors must be registered in MissouriBUYS to be considered for award and must complete required exhibits including cooperative purchasing agreements, M/WBE certifications, and Exhibit N domestic products certification. Standard MoDOT contract terms apply, including nondiscrimination provisions, independent contractor status requirements, warranty provisions, and drug-free workplace compliance. Payment terms are Net 30, with pricing to include all packing, handling, and shipping charges. No budget range or award value has been specified in the solicitation documents; however, the contract encompasses a 12-month period with potential for additional unit purchases beyond the initial two units.