Industrial Gas Cylinders - Northern Area - Southwest District

The Missouri Department of Transportation (MoDOT) Southwest District is seeking a single supplier to provide new industrial gas cylinders for various maintenance facilities throughout the district, including locations in Hickory, Clinton, Benton, St. Clair, Cole Camp, Osceola, Preston, and Warsaw. The procurement, identified as Invitation for Bid (IFB) number IFB605SW22000442, requires the vendor to supply filled cylinders of acetylene, oxygen, and 25% carbon dioxide/75% argon mix in various sizes ranging from MC to 200 cylinders. The solicitation was posted on September 14, 2021, with an original bid response deadline of October 13, 2021, which was later extended. All bid responses must be submitted electronically through the MissouriBUYS eProcurement system, with no paper, email, or fax submissions accepted. The contract will be awarded on a firm fixed price, low bid basis to the single supplier who responds to all line items and meets the specified requirements. Delivery charges must be included in the unit pricing, and all deliveries must be made during normal business hours with advance notification and in the presence of a MoDOT representative.

The procurement encourages participation from Minority Business Enterprises (MBE) and Women Business Enterprises (WBE), with specific participation goals of 10% MBE and 5% WBE. Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Businesses are also invited to participate and may receive a price preference. For commodity purchases over $25,000, there is a Buy American preference that provides a 10% price advantage for goods manufactured in the United States. The contract terms include Net 30 days payment, with invoices to be submitted electronically to SWInvoices@modot.mo.gov. While no specific incumbent vendor is identified, the solicitation indicates this is a one-time purchase contract with no renewal options. The quantities listed represent MoDOT's best estimate of needs, and the department reserves the right to increase or decrease quantities at the bid unit price. Vendors are required to complete and submit Exhibits M and N, which relate to anti-discrimination provisions and domestic product procurement requirements.