FY26 - SL Western Star Tandem Purchase

The Missouri Department of Transportation (MoDOT) St. Louis District issued a Single Feasible Source (SFS) procurement solicitation for one 2026 Western Star Tandem Axle dump truck equipped with specialized snow and ice control attachments, specifically a 16-foot dual auger spreader, 14-foot snow plow, and 16-foot Magna wing kit. The solicitation opened on January 7, 2026, at 10:00 AM Central Time with a closing deadline of January 13, 2026, at 2:00 PM Central Time. MoDOT determined that Viking Cives Midwest is the only distributor in the region capable of providing an in-stock, snow-ready dump truck meeting the required St. Louis District specifications and available for immediate delivery. The vehicle must be fully equipped and operational upon delivery, with the vendor required to provide a planned delivery schedule at least two business days before initiating delivery and coordinate with an MoDOT representative for acceptance. The contract will be awarded as a Blanket Purchase Agreement and constitutes a one-time purchase. Interested parties may direct solicitation inquiries to the designated buyer, Ashten Lorts, at ashten.lorts@modot.mo.gov. No pre-bid conference or site visit was scheduled.

The solicitation is restricted to a single feasible source procurement, limiting competition exclusively to Viking Cives Midwest based on the unavailability of alternative in-stock equipment meeting the specific regional requirements and immediate delivery timeline. Vendors must complete and submit required exhibits, including certifications under the Domestic Products Procurement Act (Buy American) and the Anti-Discrimination Against Israel Act. Payment terms are Net 45 with FOB freight terms specified, and vendors must maintain general liability insurance coverage with MoDOT listed as an additional insured. Viking Cives Midwest submitted the sole responsive bid in response to this opportunity, and the contract was awarded on January 14, 2026, at a total award value of $358,073.50 for the single line item purchase of one 2026 Western Star Tandem Axle dump truck with all specified equipment and attachments. No renewal options or extended contract terms are associated with this procurement.