MoDOT Southeast Fire Extinguisher Services

The Missouri Department of Transportation (MoDOT) Southeast District is seeking bids for an annual contract to provide fire extinguisher services across its district facilities. The Invitation for Bid (IFB605SE24000111) solicits proposals from certified providers to perform comprehensive fire extinguisher maintenance, including annual inspections, replacements, recharges, hydrostatic testing, and 6-year maintenance for various sized fire extinguishers ranging from 2.5 lb to 20 lb dry chemical units. Vendors can submit pricing for individual line items and are not required to bid on every service. The bid solicitation period runs from July 20, 2023, to August 4, 2023, with bids due by 2:00 PM CDT on August 4. Written questions must be submitted by July 27, 2023, at 12:00 PM, and any addendum will be posted by July 31, 2023, at 2:00 PM. The contract period will span from the award date through August 30, 2024, with four potential one-year renewal options. MoDOT will award the contract to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder(s) meeting the specified requirements, with the potential for multiple vendor awards.

MoDOT actively encourages participation from Minority Business Enterprises (MBE) and Women Business Enterprises (WBE), with specific participation goals of 10% MBE and 5% WBE. The bid also welcomes Service-Disabled Veteran (SDV) participation and preferences. Vendors must comply with Missouri's anti-discrimination laws, the Domestic Products Procurement Act, and provide proof of lawful presence and participation in the E-Verify program. While no specific budget range is provided, the contract includes provisions for potential price escalations after the first three months of the original or renewal contract periods, subject to MoDOT approval. Invoicing will be net 30 days, with payments made in arrears and no advance deposits permitted. Vendors must coordinate service visits with MoDOT representatives, providing two business days' advance notice, and all work must be performed during normal business hours. No specific incumbent vendors are mentioned, and no existing technology integration requirements are detailed in the solicitation documents.