Emseal BEJS (Bridge Expansion Joint System)

The Missouri Department of Transportation (MoDOT) has issued a Single Feasible Source (SFS) solicitation for the Emseal BEJS (Bridge Expansion Joint System), specifically identifying Shield Products, Inc. as the sole distributor of this proprietary watertight joint system for road bridges in Missouri. The procurement covers a contract period from April 1, 2019 through February 29, 2020, with a solicitation period running from March 22, 2019 to March 29, 2019. The Emseal BEJS product has met MoDOT's 3-year field testing requirement and is considered a specialized bridge expansion joint system. Vendors must be registered in the MissouriBUYS eProcurement system to access complete terms and conditions, with responses due by 3:00 PM CDT on March 29, 2019. The solicitation allows for both electronic and hard copy submissions, with delivery terms specified as Free On Board Destination and Net 30 payment terms for statewide distribution.

The solicitation does not indicate any specific set-aside designations or restrictions on responding organizations beyond the requirement of being registered in the MissouriBUYS system. No incumbent vendors other than Shield Products, Inc. are mentioned, and no specific budget range or award value is provided in the documentation. The procurement is justified under Missouri Code of State Regulation 7 CSR 10-11.020, which permits single feasible source procurement when supplies are proprietary and only available from a single manufacturer or distributor. For purchases over $5,000, MoDOT is required to post notice of the proposed purchase, with additional advertising requirements for purchases exceeding $25,000. The solicitation follows standard state procurement guidelines for single feasible source acquisitions, with Shield Products, Inc. being the exclusive source for the Emseal BEJS product in Missouri.