Industrial Gas Cylinders - Western Area - Southwest District

The Missouri Department of Transportation (MoDOT) Southwest District is seeking a single vendor to provide new industrial gas cylinders of various sizes and types for multiple locations within the district, including Bates County. The solicitation, identified as IFB605SW22000451, requires the successful bidder to supply filled cylinders containing acetylene, oxygen, argon, and mixed gas cylinders ranging from MC to Size 300. Delivery locations include maintenance facilities in Butler, Carthage, Joplin, Lamar, and Nevada, with specific requirements for cylinder dimensions, weights, and capacities. The bid is structured as a firm fixed-price, low-bid procurement, with all delivery charges to be included in the unit pricing and no additional charges permitted on invoices. The original bid period opened on September 14, 2021, with the response deadline extended to October 13, 2021, at 2:00 PM local time. Responses must be submitted electronically through the MissouriBUYS system, with no paper, email, or fax submissions accepted. The contract will be awarded to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder who can meet all line-item requirements.

The solicitation encourages Minority Business Enterprise (MBE) and Women Business Enterprise (WBE) participation, with specific goals of 10% MBE and 5% WBE involvement through subcontractors, suppliers, or joint ventures. Service-Disabled Veteran (SDV) vendors are also encouraged to participate. The procurement includes a Buy American preference, offering a 10% price advantage for goods manufactured or produced in the United States for purchases over $25,000. Payment terms are Net 30 days, with invoices to be emailed to SWInvoices@modot.mo.gov. While the total contract value is not explicitly stated, the document indicates that MoDOT reserves the right to increase or decrease ordered quantities at the unit prices bid. The contract does not include any rental or leasing options and is strictly for the purchase of new cylinders with initial gas fill and delivery. No incumbent vendor is identified, and the funding will come from MoDOT's operating budget.