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 solicitation to establish a pool of pre-qualified vendors for asphaltic material procurement. This Invitation for Bid (IFB605CO22001050) seeks vendors capable of delivering a minimum of 500 tons of liquid asphalt per day, with deliveries restricted to daylight hours and requiring a MoDOT representative's presence. The contract period will run from March 1, 2022, through February 28, 2023, with bids accepted from December 20, 2021, to January 18, 2022, at 2:00 PM CST. Vendors can submit bids electronically through MissouriBUYS or via mail/courier services, with a requirement to contact the buyer five business days before bid closing for hard copy submissions. The evaluation criteria will focus on pricing, with contracts awarded to responsive, responsible, and reliable bidders meeting mandatory specifications and requirements. Deliveries must be FOB destination with net 30 payment terms, and vendors must complete the "Asphalt Pre-Qualification - OPEN ENROLLMENT 2022" document.

The solicitation encourages participation from Minority Business Enterprises (MBE) and Women Business Enterprises (WBE), with target goals of 10% MBE and 5% WBE participation. Service-Disabled Veteran (SDV) and Service-Disabled Veteran Business (SDVE) vendors are also encouraged to participate. Vendors must maintain specific insurance coverages, including $500,000 per person/$3,000,000 per occurrence for general and automobile liability, and workers' compensation insurance. The contract includes cooperative purchasing options for Missouri counties, cities, and special road districts, though MoDOT will not issue purchase orders or make payments for items ordered by these agencies. While no specific contract value is listed, the solicitation represents MoDOT's best estimate of liquid asphalt needs, with the agency reserving the right to increase or decrease quantities at the bid unit price. Vendors are not required to bid on all items, but should only provide pricing for materials they can reliably supply. The procurement is structured as a multiple-award contract, allowing multiple vendors to be selected based on their capabilities and pricing.