J-Tech Lane Blade

The Missouri Department of Transportation (MoDOT) Southwest District is conducting a Single Feasible Source (SFS) procurement for the J-Tech Lane Blade through solicitation number SFS605SW25000783. MoDOT has determined that Betts Platinum Group LLC / DBA J-Tech is the sole-source, direct manufacturer of the LaneBlade and the only vendor capable of providing this specific equipment. The solicitation period runs from October 9, 2024, to October 16, 2024, at 2:00 PM CDT, with responses to be submitted electronically through the MissouriBUYS eProcurement system. The contract period will extend from the award date through October 31, 2025, with delivery scheduled to a specified Maintenance Facility location within the Southwest District. Payment terms are set at Net 30 days following receipt of a correct invoice, which must be emailed to SWInvoices@modot.mo.gov. Freight charges will be billed as an additional cost on the invoice. The procurement is being conducted under Missouri Code of State Regulation 7 CSR 10-11.020, which allows for sole source procurement when supplies are proprietary and only available from a single manufacturer or distributor.

The solicitation encourages vendors to obtain 10% Minority Business Enterprise (MBE) and 5% Women Business Enterprise (WBE) participation through subcontractors, suppliers, joint ventures, or other arrangements. A Buy American preference is included for purchases over $25,000, offering a 10% price preference for goods manufactured or produced in the United States. Vendors must complete Exhibit N regarding Buy American compliance and maintain adequate liability insurance, with the Missouri Highway and Transportation Commission (MHTC) and MoDOT named as additional insured parties. While the solicitation is technically open to all vendors, MoDOT has already determined J-Tech as the single feasible source for the LaneBlade product. No specific estimated total contract value is provided in the documentation. The procurement requires vendors to comply with nondiscrimination guidelines, applicable laws and regulations, and standard contractual terms outlined in the solicitation documents. MoDOT reserves the right to increase or decrease ordered quantities, with final quantities to be furnished at the unit price bid.