ETHERNET/IP Designed Camera Lowering System With Concrete Pole

The Missouri Department of Transportation (MoDOT) is conducting a Single Feasible Source (SFS) procurement for a highly specialized ETHERNET/IP Designed Camera Lowering System with Concrete Pole. The solicitation, specifically targeting Callaway County, seeks to acquire a unique system manufactured exclusively by [MG]2, Inc. of Birmingham, Alabama. The detailed system specifications include a CLDMG2-HYPIP6-050-CON CAT6a Shielded Ethernet Configuration with a 2G latch, custom molded rubber gold-plated IP connector, RJ-45 plugs factory installed on CAT6a cable, a 4G camera junction box with Stabil-Weights, pole top junction box, LC Conduit mount adapter, M12 Ethernet connector, and a 59-foot overall length/50-foot above-ground spun concrete lowering system pole for direct burial. The solicitation period runs from August 15, 2024, to August 22, 2024, with electronic submissions required through the MissouriBUYS eProcurement system. Evaluation criteria will focus on pricing, compliance with mandatory specifications, and determining the lowest and best responsive bid from the single feasible source vendor.

The procurement encourages minority business enterprise (MBE) participation of 10% and women business enterprise (WBE) participation of 5%, though these are not mandatory requirements. No incumbent vendor is identified, and the solicitation is open to all vendors, though MoDOT has determined [MG]2, Inc. is the sole supplier capable of providing this specific camera lowering system configuration. The contract will be subject to standard state and federal requirements, including nondiscrimination policies, the Domestic Products Procurement Act, and the Anti-Discrimination Against Israel Act. Vendors must maintain adequate liability insurance and name MHTC and MoDOT as additional insured parties. While no specific estimated total contract value is provided in the documents, the solicitation indicates that purchases over $25,000 must comply with specific procurement regulations. Payment terms are set at Net 30 Days with Free On Board Destination delivery terms, and the contract will be awarded as a purchase order with no specified renewal options.