MoDOT SE District - Service Bed and Installation

The Missouri Department of Transportation (MoDOT) Southeast District has issued an Invitation for Bid (IFB) seeking qualified organizations to provide a one-time purchase and installation of a specific service body bed, namely a Stahl model CST134VVD-52.5 Challenger ST II body. The procurement requires delivery and installation of a single unit to MoDOT's facility located at 2675 N Main Street in Sikeston, Missouri. The bid solicitation opened on October 5, 2022, with responses due by October 19, 2022, at 2:00 PM CDT. Vendors must submit detailed documentation, including descriptive literature and specifications demonstrating the exact product being bid, with pricing to remain valid for 90 days from the bid opening. The evaluation criteria focus on selecting the lowest, responsive, responsible, and reliable bidder that meets all mandatory specifications, with the understanding that price will not be the sole determining factor. Bidders are required to complete specific exhibits, including a Buy America Form and Anti-Discrimination Against Israel Act Certification, and must provide comprehensive product information for review.

The IFB strongly encourages participation from Minority Business Enterprises (MBE) and Women Business Enterprises (WBE), with specific participation goals of 10% MBE and 5% WBE through subcontractors, suppliers, or joint ventures. Service-Disabled Veteran (SDV) businesses are also encouraged to participate, and the procurement includes a 10% price preference for products manufactured or produced in the United States for commodity purchases over $25,000 under the Domestic Products Procurement Act. Vendors must be registered in the MissouriBUYS system to submit electronic bids, though hard copy submissions may be permitted with prior buyer approval. Payment terms are set at Net 30 days, with pricing to include all packing, handling, and shipping charges, delivered FOB destination with freight prepaid. While no specific incumbent vendor is identified, the solicitation indicates that all equipment and supplies must be new and of current production unless otherwise specified. The procurement is funded through state sources, with MoDOT reserving the right to increase or decrease quantities as needed and to reject any or all bids.