MoDOT Central District - Utility Bed Purchase and Install

The Missouri Department of Transportation (MoDOT) Central District is seeking qualified vendors to provide and install utility beds for its fleet of vehicles through an Invitation for Bid (IFB605CD24000681). Specifically, the procurement involves six (6) Knapheide 682-2 model utility style beds and one (1) 696-2 style bed (or equivalent) to be installed on 2023 Chevrolet 3500 one-ton trucks. The utility beds must meet detailed technical specifications, including 40-inch high side packs, 14-gauge galvanneal steel shell construction, continuous stainless steel hinges, neoprene door seals, and various security features such as rotary-style latches and adjustable door strikers. The beds are required to include LED lighting, rock guards, stainless steel fuel fill cups, and Galva-Grip bumpers with hitch recess. The bid period runs from October 5, 2023, to October 24, 2023, with bids due by 2:00 PM CDT, and the Chevrolet chassis are expected to be delivered from the factory in January 2024. MoDOT will provide transportation to pick up and deliver the new vehicles to the awarded vendor, and the contract will be awarded on an item-by-item basis to the lowest responsive bidder meeting the specified requirements.

The solicitation encourages participation from Minority Business Enterprises (MBE) and Women Business Enterprises (WBE), with specific goals of 10% MBE and 5% WBE participation. Service-Disabled Veteran (SDV) businesses are also given preference. Vendors must maintain specific insurance coverage, including general liability of $500,000 per person and $4,000,000 per occurrence, business automobile liability with similar coverage limits, and Missouri State Workers' Compensation insurance. While no specific incumbent vendor is mentioned, the bid includes provisions for the Domestic Products Procurement Act and the Anti-Discrimination Against Israel Act. Payment terms are set at Net 30 days, and all equipment must be new and of current production. Delivery is to be FOB Destination at 830 MoDOT Dr., Jefferson City, MO 65109, with the vendor responsible for providing all labor and materials for installation. Although no explicit budget range is provided in the solicitation documents, the comprehensive specifications and multi-unit procurement suggest a significant investment in fleet infrastructure.