FY26 SL Aerial Unit

The Missouri Department of Transportation (MoDOT) St. Louis District is issuing a Single Feasible Source (SFS) procurement solicitation for the purchase of one aerial lift unit. The solicitation seeks one (1) RTG unit consisting of a Versalift VST-40-MHI insulated 40-foot 4-inch telescopic articulating aerial platform lift mounted on a 2023 Chevrolet 5500 4x4 crew cab chassis with a Brand FX 84DLSW2 fiberglass line service body and accessories. The aerial lift must provide a working height of 45 feet 4 inches with a horizontal reach of 30 feet 2 inches, include a 400-pound platform capacity, hydraulic jib and winch assembly, continuous rotation capability, emergency power descent system, and full electrical insulation certification for 46-kV work per ANSI A92.2 standards. This is a one-time purchase with award resulting in a Blanket Purchase Agreement. The solicitation opened on April 1, 2026, at 2:00 PM Central Time and closes on April 7, 2026, at 2:00 PM Central Time. Responses must be submitted electronically through MissouriBUYS, and vendors must be registered in the system to be considered for contract award. No pre-bid conference or site tour is scheduled. Vendors must complete and submit the Domestic Products Procurement Act (Buy American) Form and the Anti-Discrimination Against Israel Act Certification, comply with nondiscrimination provisions and drug-free workplace standards, maintain liability insurance with MoDOT listed as an additional insured, and provide proof of current registration with Missouri's Secretary of State and Department of Revenue.

Drake-Scruggs Equipment, Inc. has been designated as the single feasible source vendor for this procurement, as MoDOT has determined that only Drake-Scruggs can provide the specified aerial unit because it is currently available at a discounted price for a limited period of time, in accordance with 7 CSR 10-11.020(5)(A)(3). The procurement is not subject to set-aside restrictions, and all responsible vendors meeting the technical specifications are eligible to respond, though Drake-Scruggs is the identified sole source. Payment terms are Net 45, with freight on an FOB Ballwin, Missouri basis. The quotation submitted by Drake-Scruggs, valid for 30 days from March 27, 2026, estimates delivery as ARO (As Required/As Requested) days and includes standard warranty coverage of one year on Drake-Scruggs-installed equipment with one free field service trip. The quotation does not explicitly state the total price in the available documentation; however, pricing terms specify that state and municipal sales taxes and Federal Excise Tax (FET) shall be added if applicable. Optional selections are available, including a 32-inch by 60-inch aluminum platform replacement, deletion of the hydraulic jib and winch assembly, an aluminum ladder storage rack, and an Ultimate Power 2500-watt power inverter package.