Corrosion Control Treatments

The Missouri Department of Transportation (MoDOT), specifically the St. Louis District, is soliciting bids for corrosion control treatments for its fleet and non-fleet equipment through an Invitation for Bid (IFB605SL22002510). The procurement seeks a vendor to provide on-site corrosion control treatments for various vehicle types, including single and tandem axle dump trucks, loaders, tractors, roadside assistance vehicles, trailers, salt spreaders, passenger vehicles, and tow plows. The required product must be Krown T40 or an approved equivalent that is clear or translucent, demonstrates rust inhibiting and self-healing abilities, and can penetrate small openings and layers of corrosion. Bidders must include pricing for all applicable costs, including labor, parts, materials, equipment usage, transportation fees, and mobilization. The contract term is from July 1, 2022, through June 30, 2023, with options for two additional one-year renewals. Bids were due on June 28, 2022, at 10:00 AM CDT, and will be evaluated based on compliance with mandatory specifications and the lowest and best bid that meets all requirements.

The solicitation encourages participation from Minority Business Enterprises (MBE) and Women Business Enterprises (WBE), with specific goals of 10% MBE and 5% WBE participation. Service-Disabled Veteran (SDV) businesses are also encouraged to participate and may receive preferential consideration. The contract includes provisions for cooperative purchasing, allowing Missouri counties, cities, and other political entities to utilize the contract. While no specific incumbent vendors are mentioned, the solicitation indicates that the successful bidder must be capable of performing services on-site at multiple MoDOT maintenance facilities. Insurance requirements are substantial, including general liability coverage of $500,000 per person/$4,000,000 per occurrence, business automobile liability with similar coverage, and workers' compensation insurance with $1,000,000 employer's liability. The solicitation does not specify a precise budget range, but the comprehensive nature of the services and the wide range of equipment suggest a potentially significant contract value for the selected vendor.