MoDOT Statewide Sodium Chloride Prefill - Regular & Treated

The Missouri Department of Transportation (MoDOT) is seeking qualified bidders to provide Sodium Chloride Prefill, both Regular Salt and Treated Salt, for statewide winter operations during the 2024-2025 season. This Invitation for Bid (IFB) solicits vendors to supply salt for prefilling storage facilities across Missouri, with a specific contract period from the Notice of Contract Award through December 31, 2024. The procurement requires vendors to deliver a minimum of 100 tons of salt per day per location, with 100% of the prefill tonnage mandated for delivery by November 15, 2024, for orders placed by July 15, 2024. Deliveries must occur during daylight hours on non-holiday weekdays, and all material must meet detailed specifications for chemical composition, gradation, and moisture content. Bids will be accepted electronically through MissouriBUYS or via hard copy submission with prior approval, with the bid period running from April 22, 2024, to May 13, 2024, at 2:00 PM CDT. Evaluation will be conducted per county for Central and St. Louis Districts, and per location for other districts, with awards made to the lowest responsive bidder.

The solicitation encourages participation from Minority Business Enterprises (MBE) and Women Business Enterprises (WBE), with specific participation goals of 10% MBE and 5% WBE. Bidders are required to submit a bid bond or equivalent for 5% of the bid amount, and the successful vendor must provide a 100% performance bond. The contract includes provisions for price adjustments based on fuel costs and allows for cooperative purchasing by Missouri counties, cities, and other political entities. Potential price deductions of up to 20% per category may be applied for materials not meeting specifications, with total deductions capped at 60% of the invoiced amount. Liquidated damages of $250 per day per location may be assessed for failure to meet minimum daily delivery requirements, and additional damages of 1% of the contract price per ton may apply for late deliveries, up to a maximum of 30%. While specific award values are not explicitly stated, the statewide nature of the contract and the requirement for substantial daily salt deliveries suggest a significant procurement opportunity for qualified vendors with sufficient production capacity.