Heavy Duty Work Benches

The Missouri Department of Transportation (MoDOT) - St. Louis District is seeking quotations from qualified vendors for four heavy-duty work benches to be delivered to their Gray Summit facility located at 3463 West Osage, Pacific, Missouri 63069. The work benches must meet specific detailed specifications, including being primed and painted gray, with drawers mounted on ball bearing slides for easy opening and closing. Specific technical requirements mandate drawer dimensions of 24" wide x 29.5" deep x 7" tall constructed with 1/8" thick steel, enclosed cubby holes on both sides and back with minimum 1/8" thick steel, and a steel bottom shelf. The solicitation was released on August 16, 2023, with quotes due by August 30, 2023, at 10:00:00 AM CDT, and the selected contractor will have 50 working days to complete the project after award. Evaluation criteria will focus on the lowest and best quote that meets all mandatory specifications and requirements, with vendors required to submit a submittal drawing for approval with their bid. Pricing must be provided FOB destination with freight prepaid, and all equipment must be new and of current production.

The procurement encourages participation from Minority Business Enterprises (MBE) and Women Business Enterprises (WBE), with specific goals of 10% MBE and 5% WBE participation through subcontractors, suppliers, joint ventures, or other arrangements. Service-Disabled Veteran (SDV) businesses are also encouraged to participate, and vendors must identify any products not manufactured in the United States. While no specific incumbent vendor is mentioned, the solicitation includes standard state contracting terms and conditions, insurance requirements, and non-discrimination compliance provisions. The total contract value is not explicitly stated in the documentation, and payment terms are set at Net 30 Days. Vendors must ensure their quotes remain valid for 90 days from the quote end date and time, and they have the option to use a powder coat finish as an alternative to standard paint. The contract will be awarded by the Missouri Highways and Transportation Commission, with the potential to award on an item, group, or all-or-none basis.