E-Z Slab Rider Gang Drill

The Missouri Department of Transportation (MoDOT) Southwest District is seeking bids for two E-Z Slab Rider Gang Drill units, specifically model 210B-2 Slab Rider Two-Gang concrete drills with dust collection systems or equivalent. The solicitation, identified as IFB605SW21001961, requires a two-gang drill system that operates simultaneously and can be adjusted to drill every 12 to 36 inches on center, requiring 200 cfm and fitting within a 4-foot patch. The equipment must be configurable for on-grade drilling and will be delivered to two MoDOT facilities: one in Joplin Maintenance Building C and another in Springfield General Services. The bid period runs from April 29, 2021, to May 13, 2021, at 12:00 PM CDT, with a contract period extending from the award date through May 31, 2022. Due to COVID-19 restrictions, all bids must be submitted electronically through the MissouriBUYS system, with no paper, email, or fax responses accepted. The solicitation will be awarded on a firm fixed pricing "low bid" basis, with all delivery costs, including freight and handling, to be included in the unit price.

The procurement encourages participation from Minority Business Enterprises (MBE) and Women Business Enterprises (WBE), with specific goals of 10% MBE and 5% WBE participation through subcontractors, suppliers, or joint ventures. Vendors are required to comply with the Domestic Products Procurement Act, with purchases over $25,000 potentially receiving a 10% price preference for goods manufactured or produced in the United States. The solicitation includes provisions for cooperative purchasing, allowing Missouri counties, cities, and other political entities to potentially utilize the contract pricing. Vendors must provide equipment training within 15 days of delivery, covering safe operation and routine maintenance. While no specific incumbent vendors are mentioned, the bid requires vendors to demonstrate compliance with various regulations, including the Anti-Discrimination Against Israel Act and provisions for Service-Disabled Veteran (SDV) involvement. Payment terms are set at Net 30 days, with invoices to be submitted to SWInvoices@modot.mo.gov. Though no explicit budget range is provided, the procurement is for two specialized concrete drilling units with specific technical requirements.