Industrial Gas Cylinders - I-44 Area - Southwest District

The Missouri Department of Transportation (MoDOT) Southwest District has issued an Invitation for Bid (IFB) seeking a single vendor to provide new industrial gas cylinders of various sizes and types. The solicitation requires the successful bidder to supply, fill, and deliver cylinders containing acetylene, oxygen, argon, nitrogen, and carbon dioxide/argon mixtures to multiple MoDOT facilities located in Springfield, Marshfield, Mt. Vernon, Republic, and Strafford. Cylinder sizes range from MC (10 cubic feet) to Size 200 (145 cubic feet), with specific requirements for each gas type and delivery location. The bid is to be submitted electronically through the MissouriBUYS eProcurement system by October 13, 2021, at 2:00 PM local time. The contract will be awarded to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder on a firm fixed price basis, with all delivery charges required to be included in the unit pricing. Evaluation will be based on a comprehensive review of the submitted bid, ensuring complete response to all line items and compliance with specified requirements.

The solicitation encourages participation from Minority Business Enterprises (MBE) and Women Business Enterprises (WBE), with a suggested goal of 10% MBE and 5% WBE participation through subcontractors, suppliers, or joint ventures. For purchases exceeding $25,000, a 10% price preference is applied to products manufactured or produced in the United States. No incumbent vendor is identified in the documentation, and the solicitation does not specify a contract duration. Payment terms are net 30 days, with invoices to be submitted electronically to SWInvoices@modot.mo.gov. While no specific budget range is explicitly stated, the comprehensive nature of the solicitation covering multiple gas types and delivery locations suggests a potentially significant procurement value. The MoDOT Southwest District reserves the right to increase or decrease quantities at the awarded bid unit price, providing flexibility in meeting operational needs.