Flares

The Missouri Department of Transportation (MoDOT), St. Louis District, has issued an Invitation for Bid (IFB) for the procurement of approximately 300 cases of Orion 30 Minute Red Flares with wire stand and plastic cap, or a functionally equivalent product. The solicitation (IFB605SL2001194) seeks flares that meet specific technical requirements, including a weight of 27 pounds per case, dimensions of 17.5" x 7.38" x 7.25", and DOT Class X FUSEE classification (4.1, NA1325, PGII). Each case must contain 36 flares, with a total estimated quantity of 300 cases for a 12-month period. The contract will be effective from the date of award through December 31, 2020, with the option to extend for two additional one-year periods at MoDOT's discretion. Bids must be submitted electronically through the MissouriBUYS Statewide eProcurement System or by hard copy delivery no later than December 2, 2019, at 9:00 AM CST. Delivery will be to the MoDOT Motorist Assist location in Chesterfield, Missouri, with pricing to be FOB destination and payment terms of Net 30 days.

The solicitation encourages participation from Minority Business Enterprises (MBE) and Women Business Enterprises (WBE), with target participation rates of 10% MBE and 5% WBE. Service-Disabled Veteran (SDV) businesses are also welcome to participate, and vendors must indicate the country of origin for any non-domestic products. The bid allows for multiple proposals and alternative products that meet the specified requirements. Cooperative purchasing opportunities are available, allowing Missouri counties, cities, and other political entities to potentially purchase from the resulting contract, though MoDOT will not be responsible for orders placed by these entities. Vendors must specify maximum percentage increases for potential renewal periods, which will be subject to MoDOT's review and approval. The contract will be awarded to the lowest and best bidder, taking into consideration factors such as price, compliance with specifications, and business enterprise participation. While no specific budget range is provided, the estimated quantity of 300 cases suggests a significant procurement value for the initial contract period.