As Needed On Call Hauling Service

The Missouri Department of Transportation (MoDOT) St. Louis District is seeking bids for an As Needed On Call Hauling Service contract to transport bulk materials between facilities in five counties: St. Louis City, St. Louis County, Jefferson County, Franklin County, and St. Charles County. The procurement is a multiple award contract for trucking companies capable of hauling materials such as sodium chloride (salt), ice chips, and cinders. Vendors must provide a flat-rate mobilization fee per call-out and a per-mile rate for each county they wish to service. The contract term runs from the date of award until July 31, 2023, with up to two one-year renewal options. Bids were due by September 5, 2022, with vendors required to submit detailed pricing information and comply with all documentation requirements. MoDOT will create a haul rate chart and select the most economical vendor for each specific hauling need based on the submitted rates and job requirements. Vendors can submit revised pricing monthly on the last Monday of each month, with rates taking effect the first day of the following month.

The solicitation encourages participation from Minority Business Enterprises (MBE) and Women Business Enterprises (WBE), with goals of 10% MBE and 5% WBE participation. Service-disabled veteran-owned businesses are also encouraged to bid. While there are no mandatory set-aside requirements, vendors must comply with specific provisions including insurance requirements, employment of authorized workers, and personal protective equipment standards. The contract does not guarantee a minimum amount of work, and award will be made to all responsive and responsible bidders who meet the mandatory requirements. No specific budget range or total contract value was explicitly stated in the documentation. Vendors must provide proof of general liability insurance ($500,000/$4,000,000), automobile liability insurance ($500,000/$4,000,000), and workers' compensation coverage. The solicitation assumes an average load of 25 tons per truck, with a 30-minute free loading/unloading period before demurrage charges of $60 per hour apply.