KC MoDOT 10' Type A Concrete Highway Barriers

The Missouri Department of Transportation (MoDOT) Kansas City District is conducting a competitive procurement for one hundred (100) 10' Type A Concrete Highway Barriers through an Invitation for Bid (IFB) solicitation number IFB605KC23001999. The concrete barriers must meet specific technical requirements, including a minimum concrete strength of 5,000 PSI at 28 days, 60 Grade Reinforcing with #5 Rebar, and an approximate weight of 3,900 lbs per unit. The barriers must comply with specifications found in Section 617 of the Missouri Standard Specifications for Highway Construction. Bids will be accepted electronically through the MissouriBUYS Statewide eProcurement System from March 1, 2023 to March 17, 2023 at 2:00 PM CDT. The procurement will be a one-time purchase awarded on a "lowest and best" basis, with delivery required to be Free On Board (FOB) Destination to various locations within the MoDOT Kansas City District. Vendors must include all delivery, freight, and handling costs in their unit price bid, and deliveries will require a minimum of 500 tons per day with specific time restrictions.

The solicitation encourages Minority Business Enterprise (MBE) participation of 10% and Women Business Enterprise (WBE) participation of 5%, though these are not mandatory set-aside requirements. Service-Disabled Veteran (SDV) preferences are also considered. The Buy American Act applies to this procurement, as the purchase exceeds $25,000, potentially offering a 10% price preference for American-made products. Vendors must submit required documentation, including Exhibit N (Buy American Form) and Exhibits 1 and 2, with their bid or upon contract award. The solicitation includes provisions for cooperative purchasing, allowing Missouri counties, cities, and other political entities to potentially purchase under the same contract terms. Payment will be made net 30 days after completion of all deliveries and receipt of a correct invoice, with MoDOT reserving the right to use the state purchasing card (VISA) for transactions. While no specific budget range was explicitly stated, the procurement is for one hundred concrete highway barriers with all associated delivery costs included in the unit pricing.