MoDOT Statewide Sodium Chloride Prefill - Regular & Treated

The Missouri Department of Transportation (MoDOT) is seeking bids for statewide sodium chloride prefill, including both regular and treated salt, for the 2023/2024 winter season. The Invitation for Bid (IFB605CO23002041) covers the procurement of salt for snow and ice removal operations across Missouri, with a contract period from award through December 31, 2023. Vendors must provide a minimum of 100 tons of salt per day per location, with a mandatory 100% delivery completion date of November 17, 2023, for orders placed by July 14, 2023. The solicitation requires electronic bid submissions through MissouriBUYS or hard copy submissions with prior approval, with bids due by May 12, 2023, at 2:00 PM CDT. Evaluation criteria include pricing, delivery capabilities, and compliance with specifications for chemical composition, gradation, and moisture content. Vendors must submit a 5% bid bond and be prepared to provide a 100% performance and payment bond if awarded the contract. Deliveries are restricted to daylight hours on weekdays, and each delivery vehicle must have waterproof covering for the salt.

The IFB encourages participation from Minority Business Enterprises (MBE) and Women Business Enterprises (WBE), with goals of 10% MBE and 5% WBE participation. The procurement includes provisions for cooperative purchasing by Missouri counties, cities, and other political entities. Vendors must comply with the Domestic Products Procurement Act and the Anti-Discrimination Against Israel Act. MoDOT reserves the right to increase or decrease quantities and limit the tonnage awarded to any single bidder based on their stated maximum capacity. Liquidated damages may be assessed for late or non-compliant deliveries, with potential price reductions of up to 20% per category for materials not meeting specifications, capped at a 60% total reduction. The solicitation allows for fuel price adjustments if accepted by the vendor. While no specific incumbent vendors are mentioned, the detailed specifications suggest MoDOT has established precise requirements based on previous winter road maintenance experiences. The total value of the contract is not explicitly stated, but the procurement covers salt requirements for multiple districts across the state.