MoDOT SE District - Service Bed Installation

The Missouri Department of Transportation (MoDOT) Southeast District has issued an Invitation for Bid (IFB) soliciting qualified organizations to provide a one-time purchase and installation of a service body bed for a 2023 Chevrolet 3500 vehicle. This procurement specifically targets the installation of a specialized service body bed with detailed technical specifications for MoDOT's Southeast District located in Henry County. The bid solicitation (IFB605SE23002456) was posted on April 24, 2023, with bid responses due by May 8, 2023, at 3:00 PM CDT. Vendors must submit electronic bids through the MissouriBUYS Statewide eProcurement System and provide completed documentation including Exhibit N (Buy America Form) and Exhibit M (Anti-Discrimination Against Israel Act Certification). The contract will be awarded to the lowest responsive, responsible, and reliable bidder meeting all mandatory specifications. Evaluation criteria will include compliance with technical requirements, vendor reliability, and pricing, with MoDOT reserving the right to reject any or all bids.

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. Service-Disabled Veteran (SDV) participation is also encouraged. While no incumbent vendor is identified, the solicitation indicates that all equipment and supplies must be new and of current production. The bid is subject to the Domestic Products Procurement Act, which provides a 10% price preference for goods manufactured or produced in the United States for commodity purchases over $25,000. Payment terms are net 30 days, with delivery specified as Free On Board (FOB) destination. Although the exact award value is not specified in the documents, the procurement represents a single unit purchase with all associated installation services. Vendors must be registered with the MissouriBUYS system and maintain good standing with the Secretary of State of Missouri and the Missouri Department of Revenue.