Brush-Tined Grapple GT80

The Missouri Department of Transportation (MoDOT), Central District, has issued an Invitation for Quote (IFQ) number IFQ605CD18000412 seeking bids for one brush-tined grapple GT80 with two independent action grapples capable of grasping and retaining different-sized objects. The procurement is specifically for Monroe County and will require delivery to the MoDOT Maintenance Box 801 located at Hwy 50 West in California, Missouri 65018. The solicitation period runs from August 18, 2017, to August 29, 2017, with quotes due by 11:00:00 AM CDT, and all vendors must be registered in the MissouriBUYS system to access full terms and conditions. Bids will be evaluated based on the lowest and best responsive quote that meets all mandatory specifications and requirements, with pricing to be assessed on a Free on Board (FOB) destination basis. The procurement includes standard delivery terms of freight prepaid and allowed, with payment terms set at Net 30 days. Vendors may submit bids electronically through MissouriBUYS or via hard copy, and the quote will remain valid for 90 days from submission.

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 through subcontractors, suppliers, joint ventures, or other arrangements. Service-Disabled Veteran (SDV) businesses are eligible for preference, and domestic products are preferred, with any non-domestic items requiring explicit notation. MoDOT has included cooperative purchasing provisions that allow Missouri counties, cities, special road districts, and other political entities to potentially purchase from the resulting contract, though MoDOT will not issue purchase orders or make payments for these external entities. The state reserves the right to purchase using a state purchasing card (VISA) and can make awards on an item, group, or all-or-none basis. While no specific contract value is listed, the procurement is for a single unit of specialized equipment. Vendors must ensure all offered equipment is new and of current production, and they must comply with all applicable laws and regulations.