MoDOT KC Fleet Lighting and Accessories

The Missouri Department of Transportation (MoDOT) Kansas City District is seeking vendors to supply fleet lighting and accessories through an Invitation for Bid (IFB) numbered IFB605KC24001135. The procurement is an as-needed, if-needed contract for various emergency vehicle lighting products and related accessories, including specific items from manufacturers like Federal Signal and Jotto. The product catalog includes 40 line items such as LED lightbars, work lights, message boards, mounting brackets, speakers, and vehicle consoles. Bids are due on January 12, 2024, at 2:00 PM CST, with electronic submissions required through the MissouriBUYS Statewide eProcurement System. The contract will be awarded on a firm, fixed pricing, "low bid" basis and will run from the notice of award through December 31, 2025, with the potential for up to three optional one-year renewal periods. All pricing must include delivery costs, with free on-board (FOB) destination terms, and payment will be made net 30 days after completed deliveries and receipt of correct invoices.

The solicitation encourages participation from Minority Business Enterprises (MBE) and Women Business Enterprises (WBE), with specific participation goals of 10% MBE and 5% WBE. No specific set-asides are mentioned, and the current incumbent vendor is not identified. The contract includes provisions for cooperative purchasing, allowing Missouri counties, cities, and other political entities to utilize the contract. Vendors must complete Exhibit N, a Domestic Products Procurement Act certification, and for commodity purchases over $25,000, a Buy American Act preference of 10% will apply. While no specific contract value is disclosed, vendors will be required to provide pricing for the 40 listed items and indicate a percentage discount off manufacturer's suggested retail price (MSRP) for any additional products not specifically referenced in the solicitation. MoDOT reserves the right to make purchases using the state purchasing card and will award the contract to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder.