MoDOT Statewide Sodium Chloride Replenishment - Regular & Treated

The Missouri Department of Transportation (MoDOT) is seeking qualified vendors to provide statewide sodium chloride (salt) replenishment through an Invitation for Bid (IFB) for the winter maintenance season. The procurement covers both regular and treated salt, to be delivered to various MoDOT facilities across the state during the contract period from award through April 30, 2024. Vendors must submit bids electronically through MissouriBUYS or via hard copy (with prior approval) by October 4, 2023 at 2:00 PM CDT. The solicitation requires vendors to meet specific technical specifications, including precise requirements for salt gradation, chemical composition, and moisture content. Delivery requirements mandate that ordered quantities be delivered within 15 calendar days of order receipt, with each delivery vehicle requiring waterproof covering and deliveries restricted to normal business hours. Bidders will be evaluated and awarded contracts per county or location, with the lowest responsive bidder selected, considering both regular and treated salt pricing in different districts.

The IFB encourages participation from Minority Business Enterprises (MBE) and Women Business Enterprises (WBE), with specific participation goals of 10% MBE and 5% WBE, as well as opportunities for Service-Disabled Veteran Enterprises (SDVE). A 5% bid bond is required for submission, and successful bidders must provide a 100% performance and payment bond. While specific award values are not explicitly stated, the solicitation allows vendors to indicate their maximum supply capacity, and MoDOT reserves the right to limit total tonnage awarded to any single vendor. Price adjustments are permitted based on fuel cost changes, and the contract includes provisions for cooperative purchasing by other Missouri counties, cities, and political entities. Liquidated damages of 1% per day (up to 30% maximum) may be assessed for late deliveries, and the contract includes quality assurance provisions that allow for potential price reductions of up to 20% per category for materials not meeting specifications.