Diesel Wood Chipper

The Missouri Department of Transportation (MoDOT), specifically the St. Louis district, is seeking to procure one (1) BC1500 Diesel Wood Chipper or a functionally equivalent model through an Invitation for Bid (IFB) solicitation. The procurement is for a single wood chipper unit to be delivered to MoDOT's St. Louis General Services facility located at 2309 Barrett Station Road in Ballwin, Missouri by June 15, 2021. The IFB allows vendors to submit multiple proposals and alternative equipment models, provided they include comprehensive specification sheets and product literature demonstrating functional equivalency to the specified BC1500 model. Bids must be submitted electronically through the MissouriBUYS Statewide eProcurement System between April 14, 2021, at 8:00:00 AM CDT and April 20, 2021, at 10:00:00 AM CDT. The contract will be awarded to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder meeting all mandatory specifications and requirements, with pricing to be quoted FOB destination and including all delivery costs. Evaluation criteria include price, compliance with technical specifications, and overall responsiveness to the solicitation requirements.

The solicitation strongly 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, joint ventures, or other arrangements. Service-Disabled Veteran Enterprises (SDVE) are also encouraged to participate. For commodity purchases over $25,000, the Domestic Products Procurement Act applies, offering a 10% price preference for products manufactured or produced in the United States. All vendors must be registered with the State of Missouri and in good standing with the Secretary of State and Department of Revenue. While no specific incumbent vendor is identified, the solicitation includes standard terms and conditions related to nondiscrimination, contract formation, and applicable laws and regulations. Payment terms are set at Net 30 Days, and the State of Missouri is tax-exempt. Although a specific budget range is not explicitly stated, the procurement is for a single wood chipper unit, suggesting a focused and straightforward acquisition process.