KIMCO Salt Conveyor Parts and Service Repairs

The Missouri Department of Transportation (MoDOT), Southwest District, is conducting a Single Feasible Source (SFS) solicitation for Kimco Salt Conveyor Parts and Service Repairs. The procurement specifically targets complete stainless steel salt conveyor parts and service repair for four Kimco Conveyors used in salt delivery operations, including two KC2470SSP/KH3T units, one KC2450SSP/KH3T unit, and one KC2475SSP/KH4T unit. MoDOT has determined that only Kimco USA, Inc. can provide these specialized parts and services on an as-needed/if-needed basis. The solicitation will be open from November 2, 2023, to November 13, 2023, with the contract term extending from award through November 30, 2023. Evaluation criteria include lowest and best bid compliance with mandatory specifications, with pricing to be submitted electronically through the MissouriBUYS eProcurement system. Vendors must maintain specific insurance coverage, including $500,000 per person/$4,000,000 per occurrence for general and business automobile liability, and Missouri State Workers' Compensation coverage.

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) businesses are also eligible to participate and may receive preferences. The contract will be charged with additional freight and service call costs beyond parts pricing, with payment terms set at Net 30 days. While no specific contract value is provided, the procurement is structured as a single-source contract due to the proprietary nature of the Kimco conveyor parts and the need to maintain warranty and equipment compatibility. The solicitation follows Missouri Code of State Regulation 7 CSR 10-11.020(5) guidelines for single feasible source procurement, and MoDOT reserves the right to reject any and all bids. The procurement is specifically for the Southwest District and will support the agency's salt delivery infrastructure maintenance.