Glass Beads Type L and Type PM

The Missouri Department of Transportation (MoDOT) and Missouri Highways and Transportation Commission (MHTC) are soliciting bids for Glass Beads Type L and Type PM through an Invitation for Bid (IFB) covering the entire state. The procurement seeks qualified vendors to supply an estimated 5,550,145 pounds of Type L glass beads and 7,234,209 pounds of Type PM glass beads annually, with deliveries distributed across multiple MoDOT locations. The contract period runs from the Notice to Proceed through December 31, 2019, with up to three potential one-year renewal options. Bids are due by November 29, 2018, at 2:00 p.m. Central Time, with a formal bid opening at 1617 Missouri Blvd in Jefferson City. Evaluation criteria include lowest statewide pricing and compliance with mandatory specifications, with deliveries required within 15 working days of order placement and a maximum of 21 loads per week during striping season. Vendors must provide full truckload deliveries of 44,000 pounds, and the contract includes provisions for liquidated damages of $500 per day for late deliveries.

The IFB encourages minority and women-owned business participation, with non-mandatory goals of 10% Minority Business Enterprise (MBE) and 5% Women Business Enterprise (WBE) participation. MoDOT reserves the right to award up to two contingency contracts to the second and third lowest bidders to ensure uninterrupted supply, with performance bond requirements varying by contractor ranking. Contingency contractors will be required to provide bonds of 25% (second-lowest bidder) and 10% (third-lowest bidder) of their bid values. The contract includes an escalation clause allowing potential price increases after the first three months, subject to written justification and MoDOT approval. While specific budget ranges are not explicitly stated, the annual estimated purchase volumes suggest a significant contract value, with approximately 12,784,354 pounds of glass beads expected to be procured annually. Pricing will be evaluated on a per-pound basis, and MoDOT retains the right to reject any and all bids and obtain similar products from alternative sources if deemed necessary.