Diamond Saw (Husqvarna FS7000DL or Equivalent)

The Missouri Department of Transportation (MoDOT) Northwest District is conducting an Invitation for Bid (IFB605NW22000720) to procure a Husqvarna FS 7000 FL 48" diamond saw or equivalent for the MoDOT NW Maryville Maintenance facility. The procurement specifically requires a diamond saw with precise specifications, including a 74 HP diesel engine, electronic tracking on the rear, fifth wheel attachment, single speed, blade clutch, water pump kit, and weight kits. The bid solicitation opened on October 26, 2021, with responses due by November 9, 2021, at 8:00 PM GMT, and a desired delivery date of December 6, 2021. MoDOT will evaluate bids based on the lowest responsive and responsible bidder meeting all specified requirements. The equipment must be delivered to 28320 250th Street, Maryville, MO 64468, with pricing to be quoted FOB destination and delivery costs included in the unit price. The contract period will run from the Notice to Proceed to the completion date noted on each line item, with payment terms set at Net 30 days.

The procurement 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. The solicitation is subject to the Domestic Products Procurement Act, which provides a 10% price preference for products manufactured or produced in the United States for purchases over $25,000. Vendors must maintain specific insurance coverage, including commercial general liability ($500,000 per person/$3,000,000 per occurrence), automobile liability with similar limits, and workers compensation insurance. While no specific budget range is explicitly stated, the procurement is for a single unit of specialized equipment. The contract will be awarded to the lowest bidder meeting all technical specifications, and MoDOT does not guarantee any purchases during the initial contract period. Bidders must submit their proposals electronically through the MissouriBUYS Statewide eProcurement System.