MoDOT Central District Fall Aggregate - Manufactured Sand and River Sand

The Missouri Department of Transportation (MoDOT) Central District is seeking bids for a Fall Aggregate procurement, specifically Manufactured Sand (Spec 6B) and River Sand (Spec 6A) to be delivered to various maintenance facilities across the Central District. The solicitation requests approximately 3,250 tons of Manufactured Sand and 950 tons of River Sand, with quantities ranging from 100 to 600 tons per delivery location in facilities including Rolla, Edgar Springs, Linn, Cuba, Steelville, Salem, Potosi, Fayette, Boonville, California, and Versailles. The bid is open from August 1, 2024, with responses due by August 14, 2024, at 2:00 PM CDT, and the contract period running from notice to proceed through November 15, 2024. Vendors must comply with MoDOT's 2024 Missouri Standard Specifications for Highway Construction and attached Central District Specifications. The aggregates will be evaluated and awarded on an item-by-item basis to the lowest responsive and responsible bidders, with a minimum daily delivery requirement of 500 tons and specific restrictions on delivery times and methods.

The solicitation encourages Minority Business Enterprise (MBE) and Women Business Enterprise (WBE) participation, with goals of 10% MBE and 5% WBE involvement through subcontractors, suppliers, or joint ventures. Service-Disabled Veteran Enterprises (SDVEs) are also encouraged to participate. The contract includes provisions for potential price adjustments based on fuel costs and liquidated damages of $250 per day per item for late deliveries. While no specific incumbent vendors are mentioned, bidders must be registered in the MissouriBUYS eProcurement system and may submit electronic or, with prior approval, hard copy bids. Though a total contract value is not explicitly stated, the procurement involves approximately 4,200 tons of aggregate materials. Bidders must also comply with the Domestic Products Procurement Act and provide proof of compliance, with a Buy American preference applying to purchases over $25,000, which includes a 10% price preference for qualifying domestic products.