Corrosion Control Treatments

The Missouri Department of Transportation (MoDOT), specifically the St. Louis District, is seeking bids for corrosion control treatments for its fleet and non-fleet equipment through Invitation for Bid (IFB) number IFB605SL2000426. The procurement covers on-site corrosion control treatments for a diverse range of vehicles and equipment, including 20 single axle dump trucks, 10 tandem axle dump trucks, 10 one-ton/crew cab trucks, 3 loaders, 3 tractors, 3 trailers, 3 salt spreaders/conveyors, 3 passenger vehicles, and 3 tow plows. The required corrosion control product must be Krown T40 or an approved equal, with specific technical requirements including being clear or translucent after application, demonstrating rust inhibiting and self-healing abilities, and possessing high dielectric strength to protect electrical components. The bid submission period was from August 12-19, 2019, with the contract term running from September 1, 2019 through August 31, 2020, and options for two additional one-year renewals. Evaluation criteria will focus on the lowest and best responsive bid that meets all specified product and service requirements.

The solicitation encourages participation from Minority Business Enterprises (MBE) and Women Business Enterprises (WBE), with specific participation goals of 10% MBE and 5% WBE. Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Businesses (SDVEs) are also eligible to participate. Vendors must be registered in the MissouriBUYS procurement system to access full solicitation details and submit bids. The contract includes provisions for cooperative purchasing, allowing other Missouri counties, cities, and political entities to potentially utilize the contract. While no specific incumbent vendor is mentioned, the solicitation requires vendors to provide comprehensive pricing that includes all labor, parts, materials, equipment usage, transportation fees, and mobilization costs. The contract also specifies insurance requirements, including general liability coverage of $500,000 per person and $3,000,000 per occurrence, matched automobile liability coverage, and workers' compensation insurance. Although no explicit budget range is provided, the comprehensive nature of the solicitation suggests a potentially significant contract value for corrosion control treatments across MoDOT's St. Louis District fleet.