Bridge Bearings

The Missouri Department of Transportation (MoDOT), specifically the St. Louis District, is seeking qualified vendors to provide bridge bearings for Bridge No. A6370 located in Franklin County. The procurement is an Invitation for Quote (IFQ) requesting three (3) Type N PTFE bridge bearings and six (6) anchor bolts that must meet precise specifications outlined in the attached plan sheets and MoDOT standard specification Section 716.30. The solicitation requires vendors to submit detailed product specifications, dimensions, and delivery timeframes, with a preferred delivery date of June 3, 2024, to align with fiscal year-end requirements. Bids will be evaluated based on pricing, compliance with mandatory specifications, and overall responsiveness to the solicitation. The bid period opens on April 26, 2024, at 10:00:00 AM CDT and closes on May 3, 2024, at 10:00:00 AM CDT, with electronic submissions required through the MissouriBUYS Statewide eProcurement System. The contract will be awarded to the lowest and best responsive bidder who meets all mandatory requirements.

The solicitation encourages participation from Minority Business Enterprises (MBE) and Women Business Enterprises (WBE), with target participation rates of 10% MBE and 5% WBE through subcontractors, suppliers, joint ventures, or other arrangements. Service-Disabled Veteran (SDV) and Service-Disabled Veteran Business (SDVE) preferences are also noted, and vendors must identify any products not manufactured in the United States. The procurement is open to all vendors who can register with MissouriBUYS and maintain good standing with the Missouri Secretary of State and Department of Revenue. Vendors must carry adequate liability insurance naming the Missouri Highways and Transportation Commission (MHTC) and MoDOT as additional insureds. While no specific award value or budget range is explicitly stated, the solicitation requires all pricing to include packing, handling, and shipping charges, with FOB destination terms and Net 30 payment conditions. The contract appears to be a one-time purchase with no specified renewal options, funded through state sources.