Galvanized Structural Steel Posts & Galvanized Steel Pipe Posts

The Missouri Department of Transportation (MoDOT) has issued an Invitation for Bid (IFB605CO19000374) seeking qualified vendors to provide Galvanized Steel Pipe Posts and Galvanized Structural Steel Posts throughout the state. The procurement covers multiple sizes of galvanized steel pipe posts ranging from 2.5 to 4 inches in diameter, including breakaway hardware, fuse plates, stubs, and associated components. The contract period will run from Notice to Proceed through September 30, 2019, with three additional one-year renewal options. Bids are due on September 20, 2018, at 2:00 PM CDT, with delivery required within 90 days after receipt of order to various MoDOT district locations statewide. Pricing must be provided for three quantity tiers: 1-25 units, 26-50 units, and over 50 units. Vendors must bid on every line item within a group to be considered responsive, and the low bid will be determined by totaling line item prices within each group. The contract will be awarded to the lowest, most responsive and responsible bidder, with MoDOT reserving the right to inspect materials at the point of manufacture, intermediate storage, or destination.

The solicitation encourages participation from Minority Business Enterprises (MBE) and Women Business Enterprises (WBE), targeting 10% and 5% participation respectively, though these are not mandatory requirements. Vendors must maintain specific insurance coverage, including commercial general liability ($500,000 per person/$3,000,000 per occurrence), automobile liability ($500,000 per person/$3,000,000 per occurrence), and workers compensation insurance. The contract includes provisions for liquidated damages of $100 per day per order, not exceeding 30% of the order amount for late deliveries. While no specific award value is explicitly stated, the solicitation allows for cooperative purchasing by Missouri counties, cities, and other political entities. Vendors can submit bids electronically through the MissouriBUYS procurement system or via hard copy. The contract also provides flexibility for price increases during renewal periods, subject to a maximum percentage increase proposed by the vendor.