Hurricane Ditch Angel Rotary Ditcher

The Missouri Department of Transportation (MoDOT) Northeast District has issued an Invitation for Bid (IFB605NE21002290) for the procurement of one Hurricane Ditch Angel Rotary Ditcher to be delivered to the MoDOT NE Macon Maintenance Building located at 26988 U.S. Highway 63, Macon, MO 63552. The specific equipment requirements include a rotary ditcher with standard features, a hydraulically controlled deflector for soil control, configuration for a 1 3/8" shaft with 1000 RPM PTO, and additional components such as a tailwheel assembly, valve kit, and necessary hoses. The bid solicitation period runs from June 17, 2021, at 11:00:00 AM CDT to June 22, 2021, at 1:00:00 PM CDT, with bids to be submitted electronically through the MissouriBUYS system. The contract will be awarded on an "All or Nothing" basis, meaning the entire bid must be accepted, and delivery is expected after the purchase order or notice to proceed is issued. Pricing must be quoted FOB Destination, including all delivery costs, and the successful vendor must provide a complete unit meeting all specified technical requirements.

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 (SDV) businesses are also eligible for preference. While no incumbent vendor is mentioned, the procurement includes standard state contract terms and conditions, including compliance with the Domestic Products Procurement Act, which provides a 10% price preference for goods manufactured or produced in the United States for purchases over $25,000. For contracts over $100,000, vendors must certify compliance with the Anti-Discrimination Against Israel Act. Payment terms are Net 30 days, with a single full payment to be made after complete delivery and receipt of a correct invoice, and no partial payments will be permitted. Though the specific budget or award value is not explicitly stated, the solicitation is for a one-time procurement of a single specialized piece of equipment for the MoDOT Northeast District.