MoDOT Bridge - Rental of Aspen Aerial A-75 Bridge Inspection Unit

The Missouri Department of Transportation (MoDOT) is conducting a Single Feasible Source (SFS) procurement for the rental of an Aspen Aerial A-75 Bridge Inspection Unit. The solicitation, identified by number SFS605CO22002246, is specifically for a two-week equipment rental from N.E. Bridge Contractors Inc., which MoDOT has determined is the only source capable of providing this specialized bridge inspection equipment. The procurement covers a one-time rental of the specific aerial unit for MoDOT's Bridge Division, based on past procurement experience and the limited regional distribution of this equipment. The solicitation was posted on May 5, 2022, with a response deadline of May 12, 2022, at 2:00 PM CDT. All bid responses are required to be submitted electronically through the MissouriBUYS Statewide eProcurement System, with potential for hard copy submissions if approved by the buyer, Ryan Reed, five business days prior to the closing date. The evaluation criteria indicate that the contract will be awarded to the lowest and best bidder that complies with all mandatory requirements, with MoDOT reserving the right to reject any and all bids.

The solicitation encourages participation from Minority Business Enterprises (MBE) at 10% and Women Business Enterprises (WBE) at 5%, though these are not strict set-aside requirements. No specific budget range or award value is explicitly stated in the documentation. The procurement is subject to various state regulations, including the Domestic Products Procurement Act, which provides a 10% price preference for goods manufactured or produced in the United States on purchases over $25,000. Vendors are required to be registered with the Missouri Secretary of State and the Missouri Department of Revenue. While N.E. Bridge Contractors Inc. is identified as the sole source for this procurement, the solicitation includes provisions for other vendors to contest the single feasible source determination by providing information about their ability to supply the required equipment. The delivery terms are specified as Free On Board Destination, with payment terms to be specified by the vendor. No information is provided about existing infrastructure or technology integration requirements.