Bridge Pin Plate Replacements

The Missouri Department of Transportation (MoDOT), St. Louis District, is seeking bids for Bridge Pin Plate Replacements for Bridge No. A1987 through Invitation for Bid (IFB) number IFB605SL22001891. The procurement requires the procurement of 16 bridge plates and 8 bridge pins with specific technical specifications, including UNS S21800 (Nitronic 60 or equal) material for pins sized 3-1/2" x 5-1/2" with precise hole dimensions. The bid was originally posted on March 25, 2022, with a final bid submission deadline of April 21, 2022, at 10:00 AM CDT. Vendors must provide detailed pricing for the bridge plates and pins, with all shipping costs included in the unit prices, and are required to submit their proposed delivery timeframes. The contract will be awarded to the lowest and best responsive bidder who meets all mandatory specifications and requirements. Delivery of the materials is specified to the MoDOT St. Clair Bridge Crew Building D in St. Clair, Missouri, with payment terms of Net 30 Days.

The solicitation strongly encourages participation from Minority Business Enterprises (MBE) and Women Business Enterprises (WBE), with specific participation goals of 10% MBE and 5% WBE. Additionally, the procurement includes provisions for Service-Disabled Veteran (SDV) business preferences and adheres to the Domestic Products Procurement Act, which offers a 10% price preference for products manufactured in the United States. Vendors must be registered with MissouriBUYS, the state's eProcurement system, and can submit bids electronically or via hard copy with prior approval. Notably, the solicitation explicitly states that the bolts originally specified in the project plans are not needed for this procurement. While a specific contract value is not disclosed, the bid documents indicate that for purchases over $25,000, additional Buy American Act provisions will apply. Vendors must complete various certifications related to domestic product sourcing and minority/veteran business participation as part of their bid submission.