E5 Shield Concrete Sealant

The Missouri Department of Transportation Northeast District has issued a Single Feasible Source (SFS) solicitation for E5 Shield Concrete Sealant, a water-based, penetrating moisture-blocking concrete sealant manufactured by E5, Inc. MoDOT has determined E5, Inc. is the sole feasible source provider for this proprietary product, though the determination may be contested if vendors can demonstrate their ability to supply an acceptable alternative. The procurement seeks one gallon of E5 Shield Concrete Sealant for delivery to Hannibal, Missouri, with the award structured as a Blanket Purchase Agreement. E5 Shield is an environmentally friendly solution featuring zero volatile organic compounds, non-toxic composition, and biodegradable formulation that functions as a densifying agent and moisture mitigation alternative to epoxy coatings. The product utilizes E5 Nano Silica technology to increase pozzolanic reactivity and form permanent bonds in Portland Cement Concrete, with coverage rates of 150-450 square feet per gallon depending on application requirements. Responses must be submitted electronically through MissouriBUYS by Wednesday, January 28, 2026, at 1:00 PM Central Time, with a final close date of February 2, 2026, at 7:00 PM. Submissions opened on January 21, 2026, at 11:00 PM, and no pre-bid conference or site tour is scheduled. Questions should be directed to Bill Noyes, MoDOT Northeast District Senior Procurement Agent, at 660-385-8245 or william.noyes@modot.mo.gov.

No specific set-aside designations or restrictions limiting respondent eligibility have been identified in this solicitation. Contractors must be registered with the Missouri Secretary of State and in good standing with the Missouri Department of Revenue prior to purchase order issuance. All contractors must maintain adequate liability insurance naming MoDOT as an additional insured and provide a delivery schedule at least two business days before initiating delivery, with a MoDOT representative present during all deliveries. E5, Inc. is identified as the incumbent vendor and current determined single feasible source. Pricing is to be submitted on the solicitation response form with payment terms set at Net 45 and FOB shipping terms; however, no specific budget range or award value has been disclosed in the available documentation. Vendors contesting the SFS determination may submit a response with a price of $0.00 and a detailed explanation of their ability to provide the product, allowing MoDOT to evaluate proposed alternatives and determine whether to proceed with the single-source purchase or cancel and issue a competitive bid.