MoDOT Statewide Liquid Asphalt Vendor Pre-Qualification Open Enrollment

The Missouri Department of Transportation (MoDOT) is conducting a Statewide Liquid Asphalt Vendor Pre-Qualification Open Enrollment procurement through Invitation for Bid (IFB) number IFB605CO20001720. The solicitation seeks to pre-qualify vendors to submit asphaltic material pricing for use by MoDOT and potentially other Missouri counties, cities, and political entities through the end of the current enrollment period. The procurement is open to all vendors and requires the submission of the "Asphalt Pre-Qualification - OPEN ENROLLMENT 2020" document by February 19, 2020, at 2:00 PM CST. Vendors must provide liquid asphalt materials that meet MoDOT specifications, with delivery terms set as FOB destination and net 30-day payment terms. Evaluation criteria include compliance with mandatory specifications, lowest and best responsive bid, and the ability to meet insurance requirements, which include general liability ($500,000 per person/$3,000,000 per occurrence), automobile liability ($500,000 per person/$3,000,000 per occurrence), and Missouri workers' compensation coverage.

The solicitation encourages participation from Minority Business Enterprises (MBE) and Women Business Enterprises (WBE), with target participation rates of 10% MBE and 5% WBE through subcontractors, suppliers, or joint ventures. Service-Disabled Veteran (SDV) and Service-Disabled Veteran Business (SDVE) participation is also encouraged. Vendors can submit bids electronically through the MissouriBUYS Statewide eProcurement System or by hard copy. The contract allows for cooperative purchasing, enabling Missouri counties, cities, and other political entities to utilize the pre-qualified vendor pricing. No specific contract value or budget range is provided, and there is no mention of an incumbent vendor. Vendors must be prepared to accept payment via state purchasing card (VISA) and comply with all specified delivery, spill prevention, and cleanup requirements. The solicitation does not specify a fixed contract term but will remain open through the current enrollment period.