FAE Forestry Attachment for Takeuchi TBR290CR

The Missouri Department of Transportation (MoDOT) Central District has issued an Invitation for Bid (IFB605CD24001357) for the procurement of specialized forestry equipment for a 2023 Takeuchi excavator model TB290CR. Specifically, the solicitation seeks bids for two FAE Forestry Grinder Attachments: the DML/HY-100 VT (with 21-36 gal/min flow rate) and the BL2/EX-100 (with 26-37 gal/min flow rate). Required accessories include a mounting bracket, guarding package, and case drain kit for each attachment. The bid is open for response from January 11, 2024, to January 25, 2024, at 2:00 PM CST, with delivery required to the MoDOT facility located at 1120 Ivey Lane in Lebanon, Missouri. Pricing must be submitted as FOB destination with freight prepaid, and vendors must be registered in the MissouriBUYS procurement system to participate. Evaluation will focus on the lowest responsive and responsible bidder meeting all specified technical requirements and equipment specifications.

The solicitation 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. Service-Disabled Veteran Enterprises (SDVE) are also encouraged to participate. A 10% price preference is available for products manufactured or produced in the United States for commodity purchases over $25,000, in compliance with the Domestic Products Procurement Act. The contract includes provisions for cooperative purchasing, allowing Missouri counties, cities, and other political entities to potentially utilize the resulting contract. Payment terms are set at Net 30 days, and all equipment must be new and of current production. While no specific total contract value is disclosed, the solicitation is for one unit each of the two forestry grinder attachment types, suggesting a relatively modest procurement scope focused on specialized equipment for MoDOT's Central District operations.