Bulk Motor Oil and Transmission Fluid - MSHP

The State of Missouri, specifically the Missouri State Highway Patrol (MSHP), is soliciting bids for a one-year contract to procure bulk motor oil and transmission fluid through an Invitation for Bid (IFBC) numbered IFBC30034902200469. The procurement seeks a total of 12,000 gallons of specialized lubricants, specifically 8,000 gallons of American Petroleum Institute (API) Certified 5W-20 gasoline engine oil, 2,000 gallons of API Certified 5W-30 gasoline engine oil, and 2,000 gallons of multi-vehicle automatic transmission fluid. The products must meet stringent manufacturer specifications, including Ford, Chrysler, and General Motors standards, with specific requirements such as Ford WSS-M2C945-B1 for 5W-20 oil, Ford WSS-M2C946-B1 for 5W-30 oil, and Chrysler MOPAR ATF+4 for transmission fluid. The bid period is open from September 13, 2021, to September 27, 2021, with responses due by 2:00 PM CDT, and vendors must submit bids electronically through the MissouriBUYS system. Pricing must be firm and fixed per gallon, with products to be delivered and installed in state agency-provided bulk storage/dispensing containers, and payment terms are set at Net 45 Days with Free On Board Destination delivery.

The solicitation does not specify any set-aside designations or restrictions on bidding organizations, indicating the procurement is open to all qualified vendors. No incumbent vendor information is provided, and there are no apparent limitations on the types of businesses that can respond to the bid. The documents do not disclose the estimated total contract value or specific budget range for the procurement. The contract will be awarded to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder, with the successful vendor required to deliver products that meet or exceed the specified manufacturer standards. Vendors must provide details on the brand and grade of the products they are bidding on, and no negative bid values are permitted. The lack of funding source information and absence of any mention of small business or disadvantaged enterprise programs suggest a straightforward, competitive bidding process focused primarily on product specifications and pricing.