Corrugated Metal / Polypropylene Pipe - Southeast Area- Southwest District

The Missouri Department of Transportation (MoDOT) has issued an Invitation for Bid (IFB) for corrugated metal and polypropylene pipe for the Southeast Area - Southwest District, specifically including Ralls County. The procurement seeks various pipe sizes ranging from 15" to 60" in diameter, with both round and arched configurations, to be delivered to multiple maintenance facilities including Bradleyville, Branson, Marshfield, Ozark, and Seymour. The bid will be awarded group by group, with only one type of pipe (corrugated metal or polypropylene) per location being awarded, except for arched corrugated metal pipe. Vendors must specify the gauge of corrugated metal pipe when bidding and provide sufficient quantities of couplers necessary to join pipe pieces. The solicitation requires delivery to be made Monday through Friday between 7:30 AM and 3:00 PM local time, with a mandatory 24-hour advance notice. The bid period runs from September 25, 2019, to October 15, 2019, at 12:00 PM CDT, with pricing to be evaluated and awards made to the lowest and best bids that meet all mandatory specifications and requirements.

The IFB encourages participation from Minority Business Enterprises (MBE) and Women Business Enterprises (WBE), with suggested participation goals of 10% MBE and 5% WBE through subcontractors, suppliers, joint ventures, or other arrangements. Service-Disabled Veteran (SDV) businesses are also eligible and encouraged to participate. Vendors must provide pricing that includes all packing, handling, and shipping charges, with pricing to be FOB destination and freight prepaid. Payment terms are set at Net 45 days, with bidders required to submit only one invoice per purchase order. All equipment and supplies must be new and of current production. While no specific contract value or budget range is explicitly stated, the procurement covers substantial quantities of pipe across multiple maintenance locations. Bidders are required to register in the MissouriBUYS eProcurement system and may submit bids electronically or via hard copy. The contract appears to be a one-time purchase with no specified renewal options, and all bids must remain valid for 90 days from the bid opening date.