Mastic Sealant Melter Mixing Machine

The Missouri Department of Transportation (MoDOT), Southeast District is seeking bids for a mastic sealant melter mixing machine for its Malden, Missouri facility. Specifically, the agency is soliciting proposals for either a 2021 or newer Marathon MM250DT or equivalent, or a Patcher II or equivalent mastic sealant melter mixing machine. The procurement requires a single unit with precise technical specifications, including a 250-gallon oil jacketed mastic mixer with a 23 hp liquid cooled diesel engine and 324,000 BTU diesel burner (Marathon option), or a 200-gallon oil jacketed mastic mixer with a 19 hp diesel engine and 369,000 BTU diesel burner (Patcher II option). Both machine options must include additional features such as a heated delivery chute and scraper, 3" pintle hitch with safety chains, safety lights, burner light indicator, 10 lb fire extinguisher, LED trailer lighting, and highway yellow coloration. The bid solicitation was posted on November 3, 2021, with responses due by November 15, 2021, at 1:00 PM CST. Evaluation criteria will include item specifications, price, warranty, and availability, with the contract awarded to the lowest and best bid meeting all mandatory requirements.

The procurement 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. The solicitation includes provisions of the Domestic Products Procurement Act, which provides a 10% price preference for products manufactured or produced in the United States for purchases exceeding $25,000. Vendors must provide warranty information, estimated delivery lead time, and comply with Missouri state regulations, including contractor registration with the Missouri Secretary of State and Department of Revenue. Payment terms are set at Net 30 days, with pricing to be submitted on a FOB destination basis, including all packing, handling, and shipping charges. The contract will be for a single unit, with delivery required to MoDOT's facility at 4005 N Douglas Street in Malden, Missouri. While no specific contract value is listed, the solicitation indicates this is a direct equipment purchase with no incumbent vendors or renewal options specified.