Base Aggregate

The Missouri Department of Transportation (MoDOT) Northwest District is seeking a vendor to provide and deliver 700 tons of base aggregate to their Princeton maintenance location through Invitation for Bid (IFB) number IFB605NW20001538. The procurement specifically requires MoDOT Specification 8A Base Aggregate Type 1, which must be limestone or dolomite only, with delivery included in the unit price. The solicitation requires vendors to be registered on the MissouriBUYS procurement system and submit bids electronically or by hard copy between January 24, 2020, and February 7, 2020, at 2:00 PM CST. Delivery of the aggregate must be completed by April 1, 2020, with a minimum daily delivery requirement of 500 tons and restrictions on delivery times (no deliveries from 30 minutes before sundown to sunrise, or on weekends and holidays without specific authorization). The contract will be awarded to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder meeting the specified requirements, with payment terms of Net 30 days. Evaluation criteria include compliance with technical specifications, pricing, and the ability to meet delivery schedules.

While the solicitation does not indicate specific set-aside designations, vendors are encouraged to obtain Minority Business Enterprise (MBE) participation goals of 10% and Women Business Enterprise (WBE) participation goals of 5%. No incumbent vendor is identified, and MoDOT does not guarantee any minimum purchase quantities during the contract period. Vendors must maintain specific insurance coverage, including general liability insurance ($500,000 per person/$3,000,000 per occurrence), automobile liability insurance with similar limits, and workers' compensation insurance. The contract includes provisions for liquidated damages of $150 per day per item for late deliveries. While no specific budget range is provided, the total estimated value is for 700 tons of base aggregate, with pricing to be quoted on a per-ton basis including delivery costs. The procurement is funded by the state of Missouri and will be executed through the MoDOT Northwest District.