MoDOT Multimodal Purchase of Minivans

The Missouri Department of Transportation (MoDOT) is soliciting bids through an Invitation for Bid (IFB) for the purchase of current model year or newer Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) Standard Minivan vehicles to support its State Transit Program. The procurement seeks qualified organizations to provide minivan vehicles that will be used across Missouri's transit network. The contract will commence from the executed contract date and run through August 31, 2025, with an option for four additional one-year renewals. Bids must be submitted electronically through MissouriBUYS or by mail through USPS, UPS, or FEDEX, with the bid period running from May 21, 2024, at 1:00 PM GMT to July 11, 2024, at 7:00 PM GMT. Vendors are required to provide detailed pricing, vehicle specifications, and documentation including OEM door stickers, dealer invoices, and warranty information. The contract will be awarded to the lowest, most responsive, responsible, and reliable vendor based on firm, fixed unit pricing. All questions and issues must be submitted no later than 10 calendar days prior to the bid due date, and hard copy bids require five days advance notice to the buyer of record.

While the Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE) goal for this solicitation is zero, MoDOT encourages DBE participation through subcontractors, suppliers, joint ventures, or other arrangements. Historically, MoDOT transit program participants have purchased approximately 35 standard minivans annually, though no specific quantities are guaranteed, and MoDOT reserves the right to increase or decrease quantities as needed. The procurement includes strict Buy America requirements, mandating a minimum of 70% domestic content with final vehicle assembly in the United States, though a Federal Transit Administration waiver was issued on October 25, 2022. Cooperative purchasing is available for Missouri counties, cities, and other political entities, extending the potential contract's reach beyond MoDOT. The solicitation includes provisions for pricing, which must be FOB Destination with all freight, delivery, handling, and other charges included, and payment terms are set at Net 30 days. While no specific budget range is explicitly stated, the procurement allows for potential annual purchases of approximately 35 vehicles, suggesting a substantial but flexible contract value.