MoDOT Southeast District Belleview Maintenance Facility Nine Heater Units

The Missouri Department of Transportation (MoDOT) is seeking a qualified contractor to remove and replace nine LP heater units at its Southeast District Belleview Maintenance Facility, located at HC 63 Box 1120, Belleview, MO 63623. The procurement, identified by solicitation number IFB605SE21000846, requires the installation of eight 75,000 BTU LP heaters and one 60,000 BTU LP heater, all with new thermostats. Vendors must be registered on the MissouriBUYS procurement system to participate in this competitive bid. The bid period runs from November 17, 2020, to November 24, 2020, with bids due by 4:15 PM CST. Due to COVID-19 restrictions, MoDOT will only accept electronic bids submitted through MissouriBUYS or via mail, UPS, or FedEx. Evaluation criteria include lowest total cost, responsiveness, and contractor responsibility, with the contract being awarded to the vendor meeting all mandatory specifications and requirements. Contractors must provide unit pricing for each heater size and include all associated costs for delivery, installation, and removal of existing units.

The solicitation 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) businesses are also eligible for preference. Contractors must maintain specific insurance coverage, including commercial general liability insurance ($500,000 per person/$3,000,000 per occurrence), automobile liability insurance with the same limits, and workers compensation insurance. No specific incumbent vendor or existing infrastructure integration requirements are mentioned in the documents. While no explicit budget range is provided, the solicitation indicates that MoDOT reserves the right to increase or decrease quantities as needed. Contractors must comply with COVID-19 safety protocols and provide all necessary permits, licenses, labor, and equipment. Payment can be made via the state purchasing card, and vendors are encouraged to propose discounts for prompt payment.