John Deere 770CH Motorgrader Engine

The Missouri Department of Transportation (MoDOT) Northeast District has issued an Invitation for Quote (IFQ) seeking a vendor to supply a new or remanufactured complete engine for a 2001 John Deere 770CH Motorgrader (Serial #577930, Fleet #G9022). The solicitation, identified as IFQ605NE21000826, requires delivery of a "complete long block engine" to the Canton Maintenance Building, which includes the engine block, rotating assembly, cylinder heads, valve train with gasket set, and low pressure oil pump. Specifically excluded are the pan, valve covers, timing cover, injectors, fuel delivery, and other bolt-on components. The quote submission period runs from November 16, 2020, to November 18, 2020, at 1:00:00 PM CST, with the award to be made on an "All or Nothing" basis. Vendors must provide pricing that includes delivery costs for both the new engine and return shipping of the old core, with no additional fees or surcharges permitted. The engine must be accompanied by warranty information, and vendors must specify whether the engine is new or remanufactured.

The IFQ encourages participation from Minority Business Enterprises (MBE) and Women Business Enterprises (WBE), with specific goals of 10% MBE and 5% WBE participation through subcontractors, suppliers, or joint ventures. Service-Disabled Veteran (SDV) businesses are also invited to provide information about their potential involvement. Payment terms are Net 30 days, with full payment to be made after complete delivery and receipt of a correct invoice, with no partial payments allowed. The delivery will be made FOB destination, and the vendor must provide a planned delivery schedule at least two business days before starting delivery. While no specific award value or budget range is explicitly stated, the procurement is for a single engine replacement for a specific piece of equipment. The solicitation requires vendors to be capable of providing a high-quality replacement engine that meets the detailed specifications, with the ability to handle the core exchange process and provide appropriate documentation and warranty coverage.