Grapple Rake for John Deere Wheel Loaders

The Missouri Department of Transportation (MoDOT) Southwest District is seeking bids for three new Grapple Rakes designed specifically for John Deere Wheel Loaders. The solicitation, identified as IFB605SW25000617, requires the procurement of Bio-Mass Rakes with independent top clamps that meet precise technical specifications, including a 106-inch width across tines, 13-1/8-inch tine spacing, 1-1/2-inch tine thickness, 9 tines, and a weight of 3,500 pounds. The Grapple Rakes must be compatible with three specific John Deere wheel loader models (524k, 524L, and 524P) and will be delivered to MoDOT maintenance facilities in Bolivar, Osceola, and Cassville. The bid will be awarded on a firm fixed pricing, "low bid" basis, with bids accepted from September 13, 2024, at 1:00:00 PM CDT through September 30, 2024, at 11:00:00 AM CDT. All delivery costs, including freight and handling, must be included in the unit price bid, and payment terms are set at Net 30 days.

The solicitation encourages participation from Minority Business Enterprises (MBE) and Women Business Enterprises (WBE), with specific participation goals of 10% MBE and 5% WBE. Only dealers or manufacturers are eligible to submit bids, and the procurement is subject to the Domestic Products Procurement Act (Buy American Act) for purchases over $25,000, which offers a 10% price preference for products manufactured or produced in the United States. Vendors must submit bids electronically through the MissouriBUYS Statewide eProcurement System, though hard copy submissions may be permitted with prior approval. While no specific incumbent vendor is identified, the solicitation requires vendors to maintain adequate liability insurance, with the Missouri Highways and Transportation Commission (MHTC) and MoDOT listed as additional insured parties. Invoices for the procurement should be emailed to SWInvoices@modot.mo.gov, and the total procurement appears to be for three units, with pricing to be determined through the competitive bidding process.