MoDOT Southeast BP-2 Hot Mix for plant pickup

The Missouri Department of Transportation (MoDOT) Southeast District is seeking procurement of 12,350 tons of BP-2 Hot Mix Material for plant pickup, specifically divided into 4,700 tons for Madison County (Route D) and 7,650 tons for Reynolds County (Route H). This Invitation for Bid (IFB605SE23002154) requires vendors to provide detailed pricing for both aggregate and liquid bituminous material components, with material meeting Missouri Standard Specifications for Highway Construction requirements. The solicitation mandates that the liquid bituminous material comprise 4.5%-7.0% of the total mixture by weight, using either MC 800 Cutback Asphalt or emulsified asphalt. Bids are due on May 15, 2023, at 10:00 AM CDT, with a contract period running from the Notice to Proceed until August 31, 2023. Material pickup will occur at the awarded plant location between June 15 and August 31, 2023. The contract will be awarded to the lowest, responsive, responsible, and reliable vendor(s), with MoDOT reserving the right to increase or decrease quantities by up to 40%.

The solicitation encourages Minority Business Enterprise (MBE) and Women Business Enterprise (WBE) participation, with specific goals of 10% MBE and 5% WBE involvement through subcontractors, suppliers, or joint ventures. Vendors must comply with the Domestic Products Procurement Act (Buy American) for purchases over $25,000 and adhere to the Anti-Discrimination Against Israel Act. Bidders are permitted to specify maximum monetary value or tonnage limits for orders they will accept. The contract includes provisions for optional price adjustments related to fuel and asphalt cement index changes. Payment terms are set at Net 30 days, with potential liquidated damages of $250 per day per item for late deliveries. While no specific incumbent vendor is identified, vendors must be registered with MissouriBUYS to submit electronic bids, though hard copy submissions may be permitted with prior approval. The total estimated contract value is not explicitly stated, but the procurement involves 12,350 tons of hot mix material with specific pricing requirements for aggregate and liquid bituminous components.