Bridge Pin Plate Replacements

The Missouri Department of Transportation (MoDOT), St. Louis District, is seeking bids for Bridge Pin Plate Replacements for Bridge No. A3457 through Invitation for Bid (IFB) number IFB605SL23002352. The procurement requires qualified vendors to provide 18 bridge plates and 9 bridge pins, with detailed specifications outlined in accompanying plan sheets. Bidders must submit their proposals electronically through the MissouriBUYS Statewide eProcurement System, with the bid period running from April 7, 2023, to April 21, 2023, and a firm submission deadline of 10:00 AM CDT on April 21, 2023. The delivery location is the MoDOT St. Louis St. Clair Bridge Crew Building D in St. Clair, Missouri. Vendors are required to include all shipping, handling, and packing costs in their unit pricing, and must provide a delivery timeframe with their bid response. The contract will be awarded to the lowest and most responsive bidder that meets all mandatory specifications and requirements, with pricing to remain valid for 90 days from the bid opening.

The solicitation encourages participation from Minority Business Enterprises (MBE) and Women Business Enterprises (WBE), with specific goals of 10% MBE and 5% WBE participation through subcontractors, suppliers, or joint ventures. Service-Disabled Veteran Enterprise (SDVE) businesses are also encouraged to participate. The procurement is subject to the Domestic Products Procurement Act, which provides a 10% price preference for goods manufactured or produced in the United States for purchases over $25,000. Vendors must carry adequate liability insurance and name the Missouri Highways and Transportation Commission (MHTC) and MoDOT as additional insured parties. While no incumbent vendor is specifically identified, the solicitation includes standard terms and conditions related to nondiscrimination, contract formation, and applicable laws and regulations. The specific contract value is not explicitly stated in the procurement documents, but vendors should be prepared to provide competitive pricing for the bridge pin plate replacements while meeting all technical and administrative requirements.