MoDOT NE District - Stainless Steel Salt Conveyor Parts

The Missouri Department of Transportation (MoDOT) Northeast District is conducting a Single Feasible Source (SFS) solicitation for stainless steel salt conveyor parts, specifically for a Kimco brand conveyor system. The procurement is designated as solicitation number SFS605NE24002015, with a response period from April 11, 2024, to April 17, 2024, at 1:00 PM CDT. MoDOT has determined that Kimco USA, Inc. is the sole source for these parts, as they are proprietary, compatible only with the existing equipment, and exclusively available from the manufacturer. The parts must be delivered Free On Board Destination, with Net 30 day payment terms, and all vendors must submit responses electronically through the MissouriBUYS Statewide eProcurement System. Evaluation criteria include compliance with specifications, lowest and best bid, vendor responsibility, and adherence to applicable Missouri statutes and Executive Orders. The procurement follows specific state regulations under 7 CSR 10-11.020, which allows for single feasible source procurement when supplies are proprietary or must be compatible with existing equipment.

The solicitation encourages Minority Business Enterprise (MBE) and Women Business Enterprise (WBE) participation, with suggested goals of 10% and 5% respectively, though these appear to be aspirational rather than mandatory requirements. For purchases over $25,000, the Buy American Act provisions apply, with a 10% price preference for American-made goods. Vendors must maintain adequate liability insurance, with the Missouri Highways and Transportation Commission (MHTC) and MoDOT listed as additional insureds. No specific incumbent vendor information is provided beyond Kimco USA, Inc. being identified as the single feasible source. The solicitation does not specify a precise estimated total value for the purchase, and it is explicitly described as a one-time acquisition with no renewal options. Potential vendors are required to demonstrate their ability to supply compatible parts, though MoDOT has already determined that Kimco USA, Inc. is the only viable source for these specific components.