MoDOT Statewide Annual Plant (Cold) Mix Oil Material - Premix

The Missouri Department of Transportation (MoDOT) is seeking qualified vendors to provide Plant (Cold) Mix Oil Material - Premix through an Invitation for Bid (IFB) numbered IFB605CO24000041. The procurement is for statewide cold mix oil material to be delivered to various maintenance facilities across the Kansas City, Northeast, and Southwest districts, with estimated quantities ranging from 250 to 6,090 tons per location. Vendors must provide separate pricing for aggregate and liquid bituminous material components, with required material composition between 92-95.5% mineral aggregate and 4.5-7.0% cutback or emulsified asphalt. The solicitation requires minimum daily deliveries of 500 tons during normal business hours, with specific delivery deadlines varying by district between April 15, 2024, and July 31, 2024. Bid responses are due by October 3, 2023, at 2:00 PM CDT, and can be submitted electronically or via mail, UPS, or FedEx. Evaluation criteria include being the lowest responsive, responsible, and reliable bidder meeting all technical specifications and requirements outlined in the 2021 Missouri Standard Specifications for Highway Construction.

The IFB encourages Minority Business Enterprise (MBE) and Women Business Enterprise (WBE) participation, with suggested goals of 10% MBE and 5% WBE through various engagement methods such as subcontractors, suppliers, or joint ventures. Vendors have the option to accept price adjustment provisions related to fuel and asphalt cement cost changes. MoDOT reserves the right to increase or decrease contract quantities by up to 40% prior to award and may cancel line items as needed. The contract includes provisions for liquidated damages of $250 per day for late deliveries and allows for a 10% price reduction on deliveries that do not meet specifications but are accepted. While no specific budget range is explicitly stated, the solicitation covers multiple districts and substantial tonnage, suggesting a potentially significant contract value. Bidders must also comply with various certifications, including worker eligibility verification and domestic product procurement requirements.