Low Profile 6 Ton Salt Hopper

The Missouri Department of Transportation (MoDOT), specifically the St. Louis District, is conducting a Single Feasible Source (SFS) procurement for a specialized low profile 6 ton salt hopper. The solicitation, identified as SFS605SL22000886, is a one-time purchase targeting a very specific equipment need for the district's winter maintenance operations. MoDOT has determined that only Kimco USA Inc. can provide this unique salt hopper, which must be wider at the top than standard models to accommodate the department's wide 3 ton loader buckets. The hopper is designed to be portable and will be used to mix winter materials at various locations within the St. Louis District. The procurement was open from November 17, 2021, to November 19, 2021, with electronic submissions required through the MissouriBUYS eProcurement system. Evaluation criteria include compliance with mandatory specifications, with the contract to be awarded to the lowest and best bid that meets all requirements. The delivery location is specified as the MoDOT - St. Louis Grey Summit Maintenance Building in Pacific, Missouri.

While no specific set-aside designations are mandatory for this procurement, the solicitation encourages participation from minority business enterprises (MBE) and women business enterprises (WBE), with suggested participation goals of 10% for MBE and 5% for WBE through various business arrangements. The solicitation is technically open to all vendors, though MoDOT has conclusively determined Kimco USA Inc. as the single feasible source for this specialized equipment. No incumbent vendor information is provided beyond Kimco USA Inc. being the identified sole source. The procurement is subject to the Domestic Products Procurement Act, which requires a 10% preference for American-made goods, particularly for purchases over $25,000. Payment terms are specified as Net 30 days, with free on board (FOB) destination delivery. While no specific total contract value is explicitly stated in the documents, the procurement is structured as a one-time purchase for a single piece of specialized winter maintenance equipment.