MoDOT SE District -New or Used Tracked Self-Propelled Undercarriage Cold Planer

The Missouri Department of Transportation (MoDOT) Southeast District is seeking qualified organizations to submit bids for a one-time purchase of a new or used tracked self-propelled cold planer for its Willow Springs facility. The Invitation for Bid (IFB) numbered IFB605SE22001814 requires delivery of the equipment no later than June 15, 2022, with bids being accepted from March 17, 2022, through March 31, 2022, at 10:00 AM CDT. Bidders can submit proposals electronically through MissouriBUYS or by mail via USPS, UPS, or FedEx, with a requirement to notify the buyer five days in advance for hard copy submissions. The bid evaluation will utilize a 100-point scoring system, with 30 points allocated to pricing, 25 points for planer options/features, and 45 points for availability and proximity of dealer parts and service. MoDOT reserves the right to inspect and test the equipment prior to acceptance, and the bid requires a net delivered firm price that includes all delivery, handling, and associated charges.

The procurement encourages participation from Minority Business Enterprises (MBE) and Women Business Enterprises (WBE), with specific goals of 10% MBE and 5% WBE participation through subcontractors, suppliers, or joint ventures. The contract includes provisions for Buy American requirements for purchases over $25,000, with a 10% price preference for qualifying American-made products. Liquidated damages of $250 per day may be assessed for late delivery or non-compliant equipment, with damages limited to 50% of the total contract price. While no specific budget range is mentioned, the procurement is for a single cold planer unit to be delivered to the MoDOT Southeast District. The successful bidder must provide comprehensive documentation, including operator manuals, parts books, technical service manuals, and warranty information. The contract will be awarded to the lowest, responsive, responsible, and reliable vendor, with MoDOT retaining the right to reject any or all bids.