MoDOT Southeast District Kennett Maintenance Facility Three Heater Units

The Missouri Department of Transportation (MoDOT) has issued an Invitation for Bid (IFB605SE21000850) for the removal and replacement of three natural gas heater units at its Southeast District Kennett Maintenance Facility located at 1600 Southwest Drive in Kennett, Missouri. The procurement specifically requires the installation of three 125,000 BTU natural gas heaters with new thermostats, which will involve removing existing units and installing Reznor or equivalent model heaters. Vendors must be registered on the MissouriBUYS eProcurement system to participate in the solicitation, with bids accepted electronically, by mail, UPS, or FedEx. The bid period was open from November 17, 2020, to November 24, 2020, at 2:45 PM CST, with award to be made to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder. Evaluation criteria include compliance with mandatory specifications, pricing, delivery timeline, and the brand/model of proposed heater units. Vendors are required to provide detailed information about their proposed units, including estimated delivery times and specific equipment specifications.

The solicitation 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) vendors may also receive preference. Contractors must maintain specific insurance coverage, including general liability of $500,000 per person/$3,000,000 per occurrence, automobile liability with the same limits, and Missouri State Workers' Compensation coverage. Vendors must provide documentation of enrollment in E-Verify and comply with OSHA construction safety requirements, including providing appropriate personal protective equipment for workers. While no specific contract value was listed in the documents, the state reserved the right to increase or decrease quantities as needed. Payment may be processed via state purchasing card, with vendors required to disclose any associated fees. The contract terms did not specify a fixed duration, leaving flexibility for MoDOT's operational needs.