Fuel Pump Replacement

The Missouri Department of Transportation (MoDOT) has issued an Invitation for Bid (IFB605CO18000579) for the replacement of fuel pumps at various MoDOT facilities located in Southeast Missouri. The procurement requires vendors to remove existing cabinet-type fuel pumps and install new Wayne, Gasboy, or equivalent pumps that are compatible with MoDOT's Fuel Master System. The new pumps must include specific technical requirements such as a minimum 1 hp motor, OPW automatic shutoff nozzle, 100:1 pulsar, automatic reset, four-wheel gallon displays, and proper diesel/bio-diesel labeling. Approximately 8 pump locations are included in this project, with installation required within 48 hours of old pump removal and overall project completion mandated by January 4, 2018. The bid solicitation was posted on October 11, 2017, with bid responses due by November 7, 2017 at 2:00 PM CST, and site visits available through October 23, 2017 by scheduling with Paul Huskey. Evaluation criteria will focus on the lowest responsive and responsible bid, with pricing terms including FOB destination and net 45 day payment terms.

The solicitation encourages Minority Business Enterprise (MBE) participation with a 10% goal and Women Business Enterprise (WBE) participation with a 5% goal. Service-Disabled Veteran Enterprise (SDVE) businesses may also receive preference. Bidders are required to submit a 5% bid bond and provide a 100% performance and payment bond upon contract award. Prevailing wage requirements apply specifically for work in Dunklin, Shannon, Stoddard, Texas, and Wayne counties. The contract includes a standard one-year warranty on parts and labor, with an optional four-year extended warranty available for additional pricing. Liquidated damages of $200 per day will be assessed for late completion, and contractors must comply with Missouri's laws regarding employment of unauthorized aliens. While no specific budget range was explicitly stated, the solicitation indicates MoDOT will be responsible for disposing of existing pumps, and the contract will be awarded to the lowest and most responsive bidder meeting all technical and compliance requirements.