Haydite Aggregate Material

The Missouri Department of Transportation (MoDOT) Northwest District is conducting a Single Feasible Source (SFS) solicitation for haydite aggregate material, with Buildex, Inc. identified as the sole source capable of providing the required material. The solicitation (SFS605NW24001112) is open from December 6, 2023, to December 14, 2023, at 2:00 PM CST, with the contract effective from December 14, 2023, through December 31, 2024. Vendors are required to deliver a minimum of 500 tons of haydite aggregate material per day to various MoDOT locations within the Northwest District Area, with specific delivery restrictions prohibiting deliveries 30 minutes before sundown to sunrise and on weekends and holidays. The evaluation criteria include compliance with mandatory specifications, pricing, vendor responsibility, and overall bid responsiveness. Delivery terms are Free On Board (FOB) Destination with Net 30 payment terms, and MoDOT reserves the right to accept or reject any pricing proposals received.

The solicitation encourages Minority Business Enterprise (MBE) and Women Business Enterprise (WBE) participation, with goals of 10% MBE and 5% WBE participation through subcontractors, suppliers, joint ventures, or other meaningful arrangements. Service-Disabled Veteran (SDV) businesses are also eligible for preference. While the solicitation is technically open to all vendors, MoDOT has determined Buildex, Inc. as the single feasible source under sections 7 CSR 10-11.020(5)(A) 1 and 2, indicating a proprietary or unique capability. The contractor must maintain adequate liability insurance naming the Missouri Highways and Transportation Commission (MHTC) and MoDOT as additional insureds. No specific total contract value is provided, and MoDOT does not guarantee any minimum purchase quantities during the contract period. The solicitation includes provisions for the Buy American Act for purchases over $25,000, emphasizing a preference for American-made goods.