Dumping Bale Bed - Chisholm Trail (C5 Manufacturer) or equivalent

The Missouri Department of Transportation (MoDOT) Southwest District is seeking bids for Chisholm Trail Dumping Bale Beds (42N and 56N models) or equivalent, with installation, through an Invitation for Bid (IFB605SW24001315). The initial procurement involves three 56N model units and one 42N model unit, to be installed on MoDOT-owned trucks within the Southwest District, with potential additional orders placed on an as-needed basis through January 31, 2025. The solicitation requires vendors to be authorized dealers capable of installing the bale beds, with specific technical requirements including 2,850 pounds arm lift capacity, 6,000 pounds dump capacity, independent arm control, free float arm system, 12-volt electric/hydraulic power system, and LED lighting. Bids are due by January 10, 2024, at 8:00 PM GMT, and will be evaluated based on the lowest responsive bidder meeting all outlined requirements. The contract will be awarded on an "all or none" basis, with pricing to be assessed at the maximum potential financial liability to MoDOT.

The solicitation encourages Minority Business Enterprise (MBE) and Women Business Enterprise (WBE) participation, with specific goals of 10% MBE and 5% WBE involvement through subcontractors, suppliers, or joint ventures. Vendors must be located within 75 miles of specified MoDOT Maintenance Shop locations in Bradleyville, Branson, Ozark, or Seymour, Missouri, and must be registered with an "approved" status in the MissouriBUYS Statewide eProcurement System. For purchases over $25,000, the Buy American Act provisions apply, offering a 10% price preference for American-made products. The contract contains a price escalation clause allowing potential price increases after the first six months, subject to written justification and MoDOT approval. Payment terms are set at Net 30 days, with invoices to be submitted electronically to SWInvoices@modot.mo.gov. While no specific award value is listed, the initial order consists of four dumping bale bed units with installation, and the contract allows for additional as-needed orders through January 31, 2025.