Fleet Lighting and Accessories

The Missouri Department of Transportation (MoDOT) Kansas City District has issued an Invitation for Bid (IFB605KC20001317) for fleet lighting and accessories to be procured on an as-needed basis. The solicitation seeks vendors to supply a comprehensive range of vehicle lighting equipment and accessories, including 84 specific line items from manufacturers such as Code 3, ECCO, Federal Signal, and Jotto. The product specifications encompass lightbars, beacons, directional lights, work lamps, mounting brackets, and related installation components. The bid will be awarded on a firm fixed pricing "low bid" basis, with a contract period from the date of award through December 31, 2020, and two optional annual renewals available. Vendors must submit bids electronically through the MissouriBUYS system or via hard copy by December 16, 2019, at 1:00 PM CST, with all pricing to include delivery costs and be FOB destination. Evaluation criteria will focus on the lowest responsive and responsible bidder, with specific requirements that the vendor's location must be within a 50-mile radius of the Kansas City District Garage Facility in Lee's Summit, Missouri.

The solicitation encourages participation from Minority Business Enterprises (MBE) and Women Business Enterprises (WBE), with specific participation goals of 10% MBE and 5% WBE. Service-disabled veteran-owned businesses may also receive preference. The contract includes cooperative purchasing provisions, allowing Missouri counties, cities, and other political entities to potentially utilize the resulting contract. While no incumbent vendor is identified, the solicitation permits vendors to provide an hourly shop rate for installations and a percentage markup for products not specifically listed in the bid. Payment terms are net 30 days, with payment made in full after completion of deliveries and receipt of a correct invoice. Alternative brands will not be accepted for the specified product requirements. Although a specific budget range is not disclosed, the solicitation suggests the contract will support the MoDOT Kansas City District's fleet lighting and accessory needs through multiple potential ordering entities within the district.