FY27 CO Road Tractors

The Missouri Department of Transportation (MoDOT) Central Office is requesting bids on Class 8 road tractors under IFB FY27 CO Road Tractors, with proposals due September 22, 2026. The contract term is one year from award date.

The scope specifies new road tractors for towing multiple detachable gooseneck or lowboy trailers. Tractors must be conventional white day cabs with air suspension, in-line six-cylinder diesel engines with a minimum 15-liter displacement, automated manual transmission, tandem 40,000-pound GAWR rear axles with four-bag air suspension, air disc brakes with dual air system and ABS, and 36-inch air lock sliding fifth wheels. Fuel capacity is a minimum of 120 gallons, with up to 240 gallons desired. Wheels and components must be non-polished aluminum. Additional requirements include full stainless steel fenders, an aluminum headache rack with specified mounting provisions, a hydraulic wet kit with hot-shift PTO, and a minimum 5-year, 100,000-mile bumper-to-bumper warranty.

MoDOT will accept bids electronically through MissouriBUYS MOVERS or by mail via USPS, UPS, or FedEx. Bidders intending to submit hard copy bids must notify the buyer of record, Ashten Nichols, five business days prior to the September 22 closing date. Email submissions will not be accepted. Questions should be directed to Ashten Nichols at ashten.nichols@modot.mo.gov or (573-751-3685. The source does not specify estimated contract value, quantity of tractors, set-asides, incumbent contractor, evaluation criteria, or a pre-bid meeting date.