Industrial Gas Cylinders - Southeast Area - Southwest District

The Missouri Department of Transportation (MoDOT) Southwest District is seeking a single vendor to provide and deliver new industrial gas cylinders of various sizes and types for its maintenance facilities. The solicitation, identified as IFB605SW22000449, specifically requires the procurement of filled cylinders including Size 4 and MC Acetylene, Size 200 and 20 Oxygen, and Size 200 25% Carbon Dioxide/75% Argon mix cylinders. These cylinders will be delivered to multiple maintenance locations across the Southwest District, including facilities in Bradleyville, Branson, Ozark, and Seymour. The contract will be awarded on a firm fixed price, low bid basis to the vendor who responds to all line items and meets all specifications. Bids must be submitted electronically through the MissouriBUYS system by October 13, 2021 at 2:00 PM local time, with no paper, email, or fax submissions accepted. The evaluation criteria will focus on the lowest responsive and responsible bidder who can fulfill all requirements, with pricing to include all delivery charges and no additional invoicing allowed.

The solicitation encourages participation from Minority Business Enterprises (MBE) and Women Business Enterprises (WBE), with specific goals of 10% MBE and 5% WBE participation. Service-Disabled Veteran (SDV) businesses are also eligible for preference. For purchases over $25,000, a 10% price preference will be given to products manufactured or produced in the United States under the Buy American Act provisions. The contract does not include any rental or leasing options, only the outright purchase of industrial gas cylinders. While no specific incumbent vendor is mentioned, the contract will have payment terms of Net 30 days, with invoices to be emailed to SWInvoices@modot.mo.gov. Vendors must complete and submit specific exhibits, including anti-discrimination certifications and domestic product procurement documentation. Although the total estimated contract value is not disclosed, the solicitation indicates MoDOT reserves the right to increase or decrease quantities as needed.