MoDOT NE District - Purchase of (1) One Service Body

The Missouri Department of Transportation (MoDOT) Northeast District has issued a Single Feasible Source (SFS) solicitation for the purchase of one Knapheide 6132D5460-B Service Body with Raised LIV/RIV Compartments. The service body will be installed on a 2023 Chevy 4500 chassis with specific requirements including 2WD, dual rear wheels, diesel engine, 84" CA, and 165" WB. MoDOT has determined that Knapheide Equipment Company is the sole source for this procurement due to the availability of the specific equipment in-stock at a discounted price for a limited time period. The solicitation is open from September 18, 2023, at 2:00 PM CDT to September 22, 2023, at 1:00 PM CDT, with all vendors required to submit electronic responses through the MissouriBUYS eProcurement system. Evaluation criteria include pricing assessment, with the contract to be awarded to the lowest and best bid that meets all mandatory specifications and requirements. The purchase will be a one-time acquisition for a MoDOT-owned chassis, with delivery terms set as FOB Destination and payment terms of Net 30 Days.

While there are no strict set-aside designations, the solicitation encourages participation from Minority Business Enterprises (MBE) and Women Business Enterprises (WBE), with suggested participation goals of 10% MBE and 5% WBE through subcontractors, suppliers, or joint ventures. The procurement follows Missouri state regulations for single feasible source purchases under 7 CSR 10-11.020, which allows for non-competitive procurement when supplies are available at a discount from a single distributor for a limited time. For purchases over $25,000, the Domestic Products Procurement Act requires goods to be manufactured or produced in the United States, with a potential 10% pricing preference for American-made products. No specific incumbent vendors are mentioned, and the estimated total value of the procurement is not provided in the solicitation documents. Vendors must be registered with the State of Missouri and comply with all applicable state and federal nondiscrimination statutes, with MoDOT reserving the right to reject any and all bids.