Fuel Tank Cleaning Services

The Missouri Department of Transportation (MoDOT) has issued an Invitation for Bid (IFB) for Fuel Tank Cleaning Services across the Southwest and Kansas City Districts. The procurement seeks qualified suppliers to provide comprehensive fuel tank maintenance services for eight specific locations: Lee's Summit, Independence, Nashua, Sedalia, Lamar, Warsaw, Preston, and Nevada. Required services include tank assessment, fuel sampling and analysis, tank bottom sweeping, chemical treatment, fuel filtration, confirmation sampling, and detailed reporting. Contractors must provide HAZMAT certification and maintain a minimum of $3 million in pollution/general liability coverage. The bid specifications require precise technical services, including biocide chemical treatment, sludge/biomass dispersant treatment, corrosion inhibitor application, diesel fuel stabilizer treatment, water dispersant treatment, and filtration to 5 microns with 99.9% water removal. The solicitation period runs from August 16, 2024 to September 5, 2024, with all work to be completed by November 1, 2024, and bids due by 2:00 PM CDT on September 5, 2024.

The IFB encourages participation from Minority Business Enterprises (MBE) and Women Business Enterprises (WBE), with specific participation goals of 10% MBE and 5% WBE through subcontractors, suppliers, or joint ventures. Service-Disabled Veteran (SDV) and Service-Disabled Veteran Business (SDVE) vendors are also encouraged to participate. Contractors must be registered with MissouriBUYS and comply with the Domestic Products Procurement Act. Insurance requirements are comprehensive, including general liability coverage of $600,000 per person/$4,000,000 per occurrence, automobile liability with similar limits, and workers' compensation with $1,000,000 employer's liability. The contract will be awarded to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder, with MoDOT reserving the right to make multiple awards. While no specific total contract value is explicitly stated, pricing will be evaluated on a lump sum basis for each of the eight locations, with the contract period lasting one year from the date of full execution. Liquidated damages of $200 per day may be assessed for delays or non-compliance with contract requirements.