MoDOT STL District - Purchase of New 2023 80' Digger Derrick and Chassis

The Missouri Department of Transportation (MoDOT) St. Louis District is conducting a Single Feasible Source (SFS) solicitation for the purchase of a new 2023 80' Digger Derrick by Elliott Equipment D86 with a basket, mounted on a 2024 Freightliner L9 Diesel Chassis. The procurement, identified by solicitation number SFS605CO23002221, has been determined to have only one feasible source: Pat Kelly Equipment Co. Inc., due to the proprietary nature of the equipment and its limited availability from a single distributor. The solicitation period runs from March 25, 2023, to April 1, 2023, with bids due by 2:00 PM CDT on April 1, 2023. Vendors must submit their responses electronically through the MissouriBUYS Statewide eProcurement System, with the potential for hard copy submissions if approved by the buyer five business days prior to the closing date. The evaluation criteria will focus on the lowest and best bid that meets all mandatory specifications, considering price, vendor responsibility, and other specified evaluation factors. The procurement is structured as a one-time purchase with immediate delivery availability for the specified equipment.

The solicitation encourages participation from Minority Business Enterprises (MBE) and Women Business Enterprises (WBE), with a goal of 10% MBE and 5% WBE participation through subcontractors, suppliers, or joint ventures. For purchases over $25,000, the procurement includes Domestic Products Procurement Act (Buy American Act) provisions, offering a 10% price preference for goods manufactured or produced in the United States. Vendors must complete an Anti-Discrimination Against Israel Act Certification and the Missouri Buy America Form as part of their submission. While no specific incumbent vendor is mentioned beyond Pat Kelly Equipment Co. Inc., the solicitation follows Missouri's Single Feasible Source procurement regulations under 7 CSR 10-11.020(5)(A) 3 and 7CSR10-11.020(5)(B) 3. The delivery terms are Free On Board Destination, with vendor-specified payment terms. Although the exact total value is not explicitly stated in the documents, the procurement is for a single piece of specialized equipment with immediate delivery requirements.