Craig Wing for Motor Grader

The Missouri Department of Transportation (MoDOT) Northwest District is conducting a one-time procurement for a Craig 301 Post Style Standard Craig Wing to be installed on a specific Volvo G946 Grader (Serial #VCEOG946J00040676). The solicitation, identified as IFB605NW24002028, seeks a vendor to supply and install a wing assembly with specific technical requirements, including a 12-foot moldboard, 48-inch level benching height, hydraulic push pole with 22" increased reach, mechanical floating front slide, and a fully hydraulic design. Potential vendors must be located within a 250-mile radius of St. Joseph, Missouri, and must submit their bids electronically through the MissouriBUYS Statewide eProcurement System by April 29, 2024, at 2:00 PM CDT. Written questions regarding the solicitation must be submitted by April 23, 2024, at 12:00 PM, with any addendums to be posted by April 24, 2024, at 3:00 PM. The contract will be awarded to the lowest responsive bidder meeting all specified requirements, with MoDOT employees responsible for delivering and retrieving the grader to and from the contractor's installation site.

The solicitation encourages participation from Minority Business Enterprises (MBE) and Women Business Enterprises (WBE), with specific participation goals of 10% MBE and 5% WBE through subcontractors, suppliers, or joint ventures. Service-Disabled Veteran (SDV) enterprises may also receive preference. The procurement is subject to the Buy American Act, which provides a 10% price preference for goods manufactured or produced in the United States for purchases exceeding $25,000. Vendors must provide proof of compliance with section 34.353 RSMo prior to contract award and maintain adequate liability insurance naming the Missouri Highways and Transportation Commission (MHTC) and MoDOT as additional insureds. Payment terms are set at Net 30 days, with pricing to include all packing, handling, and shipping charges on a FOB destination basis. Invoices must reference the purchase order number and be submitted to MoDOT Northwest District Financial Services. While no specific budget range is provided, the solicitation indicates this is a one-time purchase with no guaranteed purchase volume.