Carlson Survey Equipment

The Missouri Department of Transportation (MoDOT) Southwest District issued an Invitation for Bid (IFB) on May 4, 2026, for Carlson Survey Equipment, with a solicitation closing date of May 18, 2026, at 1:00 PM Central Time. The procurement covers eight line items including Carlson Viking GPS RTK base and rover kits, Carlson BRX7 GPS RTK base and rover kits, Carlson RT4 Plus Geo Cell Collectors with and without software, a removable keyboard with RAM ball for RT4+, and a percentage discount off manufacturer's suggested retail price (MSRP) for additional Carlson parts and options. Orders will be placed on an as-needed basis from the notice of award through May 31, 2027, with four optional one-year renewal periods available at MoDOT's sole discretion. The solicitation will be awarded on an "all or none" basis to the lowest responsive bidder meeting all requirements. Pricing must include all packing, handling, and shipping charges with freight prepaid and delivered FOB destination, with payment terms of Net 45. All bids must remain valid for 90 days from bid opening, and if accepted, prices are firm for the specified contract period. Bidders must be registered in MissouriBUYS and submit responses electronically through that system or by sealed hard copy delivery, with all required exhibits, including Exhibit N (Buy American certification), completed and submitted with the bid.

The Buy American Act applies to this procurement, requiring bidders to certify whether goods are manufactured or produced in the United States, with a 10 percent preference available for qualifying American-made products. While no specific set-aside designations are mandated, bidders are encouraged to obtain minority business enterprise (MBE) and women business enterprise (WBE) participation, and service-disabled veteran business enterprise (SDVE) vendors are preferred. No incumbent vendors or current contractors are identified in the solicitation materials. No pre-bid conference or site tour is scheduled for this procurement. The solicitation does not provide a specific award value or budget range, indicating that pricing will be evaluated based on the competitive bids received for the enumerated line items and discount structure offered by qualified respondents.