Bridge Bearings

The Missouri Department of Transportation (MoDOT), specifically the St. Louis District, is seeking qualified organizations to provide bridge bearings and anchor bolts for Bridge No. A2089 through an Invitation for Bid (IFB) numbered IFB605SL24000955. The procurement requires the delivery of 8 laminated neoprene bearing pad assemblies and 16 anchor bolts, with precise specifications and dimensions detailed in attached plan sheets. Bidders must submit their proposals electronically through the MissouriBUYS Statewide eProcurement System by November 30, 2023, at 10:00 AM CST, with delivery of the bridge bearings and anchor bolts to be made to the MoDOT St. Louis St. Clair Bridge Crew Building D & E located at 2273 North Service Road in St. Clair, Missouri. The contract will be awarded to the lowest and best bidder who meets all mandatory specifications and requirements, with evaluation criteria focusing on price, vendor responsibility, and compliance with technical specifications. Pricing must include all shipping, handling, and packing costs, with delivery terms set as FOB destination and payment terms of Net 30 days.

The solicitation strongly encourages participation from minority-owned and women-owned businesses, with specific goals of 10% Minority Business Enterprise (MBE) and 5% Women Business Enterprise (WBE) participation through subcontractors, suppliers, or joint ventures. Service-Disabled Veteran Enterprise (SDVE) vendors are also encouraged to participate. For this procurement exceeding $25,000, the Buy American Act provisions apply, offering a 10% price preference for goods manufactured or produced in the United States. Bidders must complete Exhibit N to demonstrate compliance with the Domestic Products Procurement Act and provide detailed information about the origin of their products. While no incumbent vendor is identified, vendors must be registered in the MissouriBUYS system and capable of meeting the technical specifications for the bridge bearings and anchor bolts. The solicitation does not specify a precise award value, but requires all bid prices to remain valid for 90 days from the bid opening date and allows for potential negotiation if needed.