MoDOT KC District Woodchippers

The Missouri Department of Transportation Kansas City District is soliciting bids for Vermeer BC1500 or equivalent woodchipper(s) on an as-needed basis under IFB, with bids due September 18, 2026 at 2:00 p.m. Central Time. The Domestic Products Procurement Act preference applies, offering a 10 percent price advantage to bidders providing American-manufactured goods.

MoDOT encourages but does not require 10 percent Minority Business Enterprise (MBE) and 5 percent Women Business Enterprise (WBE) participation; Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Enterprises (SDVE) are also eligible for consideration. Vendors must register with MissouriBUYS (Powered by MOVERS) to be considered for contract award.

The procurement covers an estimated quantity of two woodchipper units. The contract period runs from notice of contract award through September 30, 2027, with four additional one-year renewal option periods at MoDOT's sole discretion. Pricing must be firm fixed, delivered FOB destination with all packing, handling, and freight charges prepaid and included. MoDOT reserves the right to increase or decrease quantities from the estimated amount, with no price increase permitted during the first six months of the original contract period or renewal periods.

Bids remain valid for 90 days from bid opening. Evaluation is based on multiattribute scoring methodology on a lowest and best pricing basis. Bidders must submit completed exhibits including Anti-Discrimination Against Israel Act Certification and Domestic Products Procurement Act Preference documentation. No pre-bid conference, site tour, or formal bidder's meeting is scheduled. Cooperative purchasing is encouraged for Missouri counties, cities, and political entities.