MoDOT Sodium Chloride Replenishment - Regular Salt for Southeast District

The Missouri Department of Transportation (MoDOT) is seeking qualified vendors to provide sodium chloride (road salt) replenishment for its Southeast District through an Invitation for Bid (IFB). The procurement seeks both regular and treated salt, with deliveries required within 15 calendar days after receipt of order, for use during the winter season. The contract period will run from the Notice of Contract Award through April 30, 2023, with bids due by November 14, 2022, at 2:00 PM CST. Vendors must submit bids electronically through the MissouriBUYS system or via hard copy with prior approval. Evaluation criteria include pricing per ton for both regular and treated salt, with the award made to the lowest responsive bidder per location. Key deliverables include sodium chloride meeting specific quality requirements for gradation, chemical composition, and moisture content, with potential price reductions for non-compliant materials. Vendors must provide a 5% bid bond and be prepared to supply up to 120% of awarded quantities per location.

The IFB encourages participation from Minority Business Enterprises (MBE) and Women Business Enterprises (WBE), with specific participation goals of 10% MBE and 5% WBE. Service-Disabled Veteran Enterprise (SDVE) participation is also welcomed. MoDOT reserves the right to limit the tonnage of salt awarded to any single vendor based on the vendor's stated maximum capacity. The procurement allows for cooperative purchasing, enabling Missouri counties, cities, and other political entities to potentially utilize the contract. While specific budget ranges are not explicitly stated, the solicitation indicates that MoDOT will limit salt orders to 20% of the total awarded quantity during normal work weeks. Vendors must maintain specific insurance coverages, including general and automobile liability insurance, and provide a 100% performance and payment bond. Price adjustments for fuel costs are permitted, and the contract includes provisions for liquidated damages of 1% per day for late deliveries, up to a maximum of 30%.