MoDOT Fall Aggregate - Central District

The Missouri Department of Transportation (MoDOT) is seeking bids for Fall Aggregate delivery to various locations within its Central District through Invitation for Bid (IFB) number IFB605CO21000139. The procurement is specifically for the procurement and delivery of aggregate materials to be used for winter road maintenance and abrasives, with detailed specifications requiring conformance to the Missouri Standard Specifications for Highway Construction 2020 Edition. Vendors must submit bids by completing the 2020 Fall Aggregate Pricing Page and uploading it to MissouriBuys between July 31, 2020, and August 14, 2020, at 3:00 PM CDT. The contract requires minimum daily deliveries of 500 tons during normal working hours, with specific restrictions on delivery times (no deliveries from 30 minutes before sundown to sunrise or on weekends/holidays without authorization). Evaluation criteria include pricing based on maximum potential financial liability to MoDOT, with awards made to the lowest and best bidder meeting all mandatory specifications. Deliveries must include comprehensive weight tickets and meet specific documentation requirements, and the contract period runs from the Notice to Proceed date to completion dates specified in the Pricing Pages.

The solicitation encourages participation from Minority Business Enterprises (MBE) and Women Business Enterprises (WBE), with specific participation goals of 10% MBE and 5% WBE. Service-Disabled Veteran Enterprises (SDVE) are also encouraged to participate. Vendors must provide a 5% bid bond or equivalent and, if awarded the contract, a 100% performance and payment bond. The procurement allows for cooperative purchasing, enabling Missouri counties, cities, and other political entities to purchase under the same contract terms. The estimated contract value is based on the previous year's spending of $1,203,488, with MoDOT reserving the right to increase or decrease quantities as needed. The contract includes a fuel price adjustment provision and requires vendors to identify any goods or products not manufactured or produced in the United States. Liquidated damages of $250 per day per item may be assessed for late deliveries, and MoDOT retains the right to inspect materials at the point of manufacture, intermediate storage, or destination.