MoDOT Bridge Maintenance - Purchase of Two Trailer Mounted Hydra Platform

The Missouri Department of Transportation (MoDOT) has issued a Single Feasible Source (SFS) solicitation for the procurement of two 2021 HP35 Trailer Mounted Platforms with 35' under-bridge access capabilities. The solicitation, numbered SFS605CO22001677, is specifically targeting Bridge Maintenance equipment from Anderson Hydra Platforms Inc., which MoDOT has determined is the sole source capable of providing these platforms at a discounted price below current market value. The procurement is a one-time purchase with a solicitation period running from March 8, 2022, to March 15, 2022, with bids due by 2:00 PM CDT on the closing date. Vendors are required to submit their responses electronically through the MissouriBUYS Statewide eProcurement System, and the evaluation criteria will focus on compliance with mandatory requirements and pricing. The key objective is to acquire specialized hydra platforms that meet MoDOT's specific bridge maintenance needs, with the award being made to the lowest and best responsive bidder.

The solicitation does not specify any specific set-aside designations or restrictions on organizational respondents, though it encourages 10% Minority Business Enterprise (MBE) and 5% Women Business Enterprise (WBE) participation through subcontractors, suppliers, or joint ventures. While Anderson Hydra Platforms Inc. is identified as the sole feasible source, other vendors are permitted to respond and provide information about their ability to supply similar equipment. The procurement includes provisions for the Buy American Act, requiring goods over $25,000 to be manufactured or produced in the United States, with a potential 10% price preference for domestic products. The solicitation also mandates Anti-Discrimination Against Israel Act certification for contracts over $100,000. No specific total contract value or budget range is explicitly stated in the documentation, and there are no mentions of incumbent vendors or existing infrastructure integration requirements. The delivery terms are specified as Free On Board Destination with vendor-specified payment terms.