Heavy Equipment Rental - Wheel Loader

The Missouri Department of Transportation (MoDOT) Southwest District is seeking to establish a multiple-award price agreement for the rental of heavy equipment, specifically wheel loaders, to be used on an as-needed basis from the award date through December 31, 2023, with three one-year renewal options. This Invitation for Bid (IFB605SW23001499) requires vendors to provide wheel loader rentals with pricing submitted via spreadsheet, including daily, weekly, and monthly rates for all equipment types. Vendors must be able to provide safety and operator training at delivery or pickup, conducted by qualified personnel covering safe operation and routine maintenance. The solicitation requires vendors to be active on MoDOT's rental supplier list or working to be added, with vendor selection based on factors including cost, availability, and proximity to project locations. The bid submission period runs from December 16, 2022, to December 30, 2022, at 6:00:00 PM CST, with the contract to be awarded on a multiple-award basis to responsive and responsible bidders.

The solicitation 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, or joint ventures. Service-disabled veteran-owned businesses may also receive preference. Vendors must have or be working to obtain a Master Equipment Rental Agreement (GS06) with MoDOT to be considered responsive. No additional fees will be permitted, including environmental or insurance coverage charges, and any damage charges must be billed separately from rental invoices. Payment terms are Net 30 days, with invoices submitted electronically to SWInvoices@modot.mo.gov and requiring a purchase order number. While specific award values are not explicitly stated, the contract allows for cooperative purchasing with Missouri counties, cities, and other political entities, potentially expanding the scope and value of equipment rentals beyond the initial MoDOT Southwest District needs.