Asphalt Viscometer

The Missouri Department of Transportation (MoDOT) has issued a Single Feasible Source (SFS) solicitation for the procurement of a Cannon TE-DPV Asphalt Viscometer, specifically identifying Cannon Instrument Company as the sole source for this specialized equipment. The solicitation (SFS605CO24002089) is open from April 22, 2024, at 1:00:00 PM CDT through April 29, 2024, at 2:00:00 PM CDT, with a contract period running from the official notice to proceed through one year. Vendors may submit bids electronically through MissouriBUYS or via mail, UPS, or FedEx, with a requirement to contact the buyer (Joshua Yeager) five business days prior to bid closing for hard copy submissions. The key deliverable is the Asphalt Viscometer, which will be evaluated based on compliance with mandatory specifications, pricing, and vendor responsibility. Delivery requirements include providing a planned schedule at least two business days in advance, with deliveries to be made during normal business hours and requiring a MoDOT representative to be present. Evaluation criteria include pricing, vendor responsibility, and adherence to mandatory specifications, with MoDOT reserving the right to reject any and all bids.

The solicitation encourages 10% Minority Business Enterprise (MBE) and 5% Women Business Enterprise (WBE) participation through subcontractors, suppliers, joint ventures, or other arrangements. While all vendors are technically eligible to respond, MoDOT has determined this as a single feasible source procurement under 7 CSR 10-11.020(5)(A)(2), effectively limiting competition to Cannon Instrument Company. The procurement includes provisions for Buy American preferences on purchases over $25,000, with a 10% price preference for qualifying domestic products. Insurance requirements mandate that the contractor maintain adequate liability coverage with the Missouri Highways and Transportation Commission (MHTC) and MoDOT listed as additional insureds. No specific estimated total value is provided in the solicitation documents, and the contract will be awarded on a Free On Board Destination basis with Net 30 payment terms. Vendors must comply with nondiscrimination requirements, state and federal laws, and provide proof of compliance with the Domestic Products Procurement Act.