Equipment Rental

The Missouri Department of Transportation (MoDOT) is conducting a competitive solicitation for heavy equipment rental services in its Northwest District, specifically covering 20 counties divided into Westside and Eastside regions. The Invitation for Bid (IFB605NW22001622) seeks vendors to provide rental equipment such as dozers, backhoes, skid-steers, loaders, and chippers on an as-needed basis for maintenance work including tube replacement, ditching, slide control, and channel relocation. Vendors must submit pricing for hourly, daily, weekly, and monthly rental rates for each piece of equipment by county, with bids due on March 23, 2022 at 11:00 AM CDT. The initial contract period will run from March 23, 2022 through March 23, 2023, with options for three additional one-year renewal periods. Evaluation criteria include lowest and best bid meeting mandatory specifications, with MoDOT reserving the right to award to multiple vendors and contact the lowest bidder first when equipment is needed. Equipment must be delivered within 24 hours of request, and vendors must meet detailed equipment specifications outlined in the bid documents.

The solicitation encourages participation from Minority Business Enterprises (MBE) and Women Business Enterprises (WBE), with goals of 10% MBE and 5% WBE participation. Vendors must be on MoDOT's approved rental list or be willing to sign the Master Equipment Rental Agreement. All vendors are required to provide general liability insurance of $500,000 per person/$3,500,000 per occurrence, automobile liability insurance, and workers' compensation coverage. No specific award value or budget range is explicitly stated, and there are no guaranteed purchase quantities during the contract period. Environmental fees, travel fees, fuel surcharges, and delivery/pickup charges will not be accepted, and all fees must be included in the quoted rental rates. The contract includes an escalation clause allowing potential price increases after the first three months, subject to MoDOT's approval. Service-Disabled Veteran (SDV) preferences may also be considered in the evaluation process.