MoDOT KC FY26 - Slope Mower Purchase

The Missouri Department of Transportation (MoDOT) Kansas City District is procuring one (1) MowerMax Boom Mower slope mower through a single feasible source solicitation, designated as MODOT 0000000068SL, issued on August 26, 2025. This is a one-time equipment purchase determined to be available from only one source—Atmax Equipment, the sole manufacturer and distributor of the MowerMax Boom Mower. The procured equipment includes a MowerMax Prime Mover unit (model 810-1003) featuring a 154 HP Cummins turbo diesel engine with 22-26 foot reach capability, one 26-foot boom arm with Stucchi quick disconnect system, one 60-inch articulate rotary deck boom attachment, front lift arms with universal attachment mount, and optional articulate rotary and radial tire/wheel sets. The equipment is designed for vegetation management and tree trimming operations and includes advanced safety features such as LED lighting, backup cameras, a climate-controlled operator cab, and operator training. The solicitation requires vendors to register with MissouriBUYS for electronic response submission and must include all required exhibits, including Domestic Products Procurement Act certification and Anti-Discrimination Against Israel Act certification. The solicitation opens August 26, 2025 at 10:00 AM Central Time, with responses due by September 2, 2025 at 2:00 PM Central Time. No pre-bid conference or site tour is scheduled. Interested parties should direct solicitation inquiries to Ashten Lorts at ashten.lorts@modot.mo.gov.

The solicitation applies the Domestic Products Procurement Act, which provides a ten percent (10%) preference for American-manufactured goods, and is not restricted to any specific set-aside designation or disadvantaged enterprise categories. Atmax Equipment is identified as the current and only feasible vendor for this procurement. The contract will be structured as a blanket purchase agreement with Net 45 payment terms and FOB shipping. Contractors must furnish a planned delivery schedule at least two business days before initiating delivery and ensure a MoDOT representative is present during delivery. The contractor must maintain adequate liability insurance with MoDOT listed as an additional insured and provide notice within forty-five calendar days if any insurance coverage is canceled. The contract value is $267,423.12, consisting of equipment costs of $261,048.12 and shipping and handling charges of $5,375.00, with no applicable tax. All bids are subject to public record disclosure following official opening, and any bid award protest must be submitted within ten business days after the award date.