Bridge Inspection Bucket Boat with Operator

The Missouri Department of Transportation (MoDOT) has issued a Single Feasible Source (SFS) solicitation, number SFS605CO18000595, seeking to rent a specialized Bridge Inspection Bucket Boat with Operator for under-bridge inspection services. The procurement is designed to acquire a boat and qualified operator capable of performing detailed bridge infrastructure inspections, with a focus on accessing hard-to-reach areas beneath bridge structures. The solicitation period runs from September 12, 2017, at 2:00 PM GMT to September 20, 2017, at 8:00 PM GMT, during which time vendors can submit responses electronically through the MissouriBUYS eProcurement system or via hard copy. The procurement follows Missouri's regulatory guidelines for single feasible source contracting, specifically Missouri Code of State Regulation 7 CSR 10-11.020, which allows for non-competitive procurement when only one viable source exists. Delivery terms are specified as Free On Board Destination, with payment terms set at Net 45 Days. While specific technical qualifications are not detailed, the solicitation implies that the boat operator must have specialized expertise in bridge inspection techniques and equipment operation.

The solicitation does not explicitly indicate any set-aside designations for disadvantaged businesses or specific restrictions on vendor participation. All vendors are eligible to respond to this opportunity, with no apparent limitations based on business size, type, or ownership structure. No incumbent vendor is identified in the documentation, and there are no references to existing infrastructure or technology integration requirements. The solicitation documents do not provide an estimated total contract value or specific budget range for the bridge inspection boat rental. MoDOT has established procurement transparency protocols, including mandatory public notice for purchases over $5,000 and additional advertising requirements for contracts exceeding $25,000. The primary contact for this solicitation is Shannon Branson at MoDOT's Jefferson City office. Vendors are expected to demonstrate their capability to provide a fully equipped and operationally ready bridge inspection boat with a qualified operator who can perform comprehensive under-bridge inspection services.