AquaTough two- component waterborne acrylic-epoxy hybrid paint for marking

The Missouri Department of Transportation Southwest District is soliciting bids on AquaTough two-component waterborne acrylic-epoxy hybrid traffic marking paint under a single-source procurement, with bids due October 23, 2026 at 5:00 p.m. Central Time. MoDOT has determined that Aexcel Corporation is the only feasible source capable of supplying this specialized paint for use in the District's RoadPrintz robotic arm, justified under Missouri Code of State Regulation 7 CSR 10-11.020(5)(A)1 for proprietary supplies available only from a single manufacturer.

The paint will be purchased on an as-needed basis with an estimated initial quantity of one gallon. The contract will run from award through November 30, 2027, with two one-year renewal options at MoDOT's sole discretion. Pricing must be submitted per gallon, with freight charges applied separately on invoice and not included in the product price. Payment terms are Net 45, FOB, with shipping method to be determined.

MoDOT reserves the right to increase or decrease quantities at the unit price bid. No price increases are permitted during the first six months of the original contract period or the first six months of any renewal period. Bidders must complete and submit Exhibit N certification regarding compliance with the Domestic Products Procurement Act (Buy American Act) prior to contract award. All responses must be registered with MissouriBUYS and submitted electronically. No pre-bid conference, site tour, or bidders' conference is scheduled. All bids submitted by the deadline become public records following official bid opening.