Manufactured Sand

The Missouri Department of Transportation (MoDOT) Central District has issued an Invitation for Bid (IFB605CD20000025) for the procurement of Manufactured Sand, specifically crushed porphyry aggregate or Iron Mountain "Man Sand", to be delivered to 15 different maintenance facilities across central Missouri. The procurement seeks approximately 17,200 tons of manufactured sand, with quantities ranging from 200 to 2,500 tons per location. The sand must meet specific gradation requirements, including 100% passing a 3/8" sieve, 80-100% passing a No. 4 sieve, 0-30% passing a No. 50 sieve, and 0-8% passing a No. 200 sieve, and must be non-carbonate material. All deliveries must be completed by November 15, 2019, with a minimum delivery requirement of 500 tons per day during daylight hours, excluding deliveries from 30 minutes before sundown to sunrise and on weekends and holidays. The bid solicitation was posted on July 26, 2019, with responses due by August 13, 2019 at 3:00 PM CDT, and the award will be made on an item-by-item basis to the lowest responsive bidder.

The solicitation encourages participation from Minority Business Enterprises (MBE) and Women Business Enterprises (WBE), with goals of 10% MBE and 5% WBE participation through subcontractors, suppliers, or joint ventures. Vendors must be registered on the MissouriBUYS procurement system to access full solicitation details and submit a bid. A bid bond or equivalent of 5% of the bid amount is required with submission, and the winning vendor must provide a 100% performance and payment bond. Liquidated damages of $250 per day per item may be assessed for late deliveries, and deliveries not meeting specifications may be accepted at a 10% price reduction at MoDOT's discretion. The contract allows for cooperative purchasing by other Missouri counties, cities, and political entities at the same prices. While no specific incumbent vendors are mentioned, the solicitation includes provisions for Service-Disabled Veteran (SDV) business preferences and domestic product considerations. The total procurement value is estimated at approximately $1.7 million, based on the total quantity of manufactured sand and expected pricing.