MoDOT STL District - Purchase of New 40' Aerial and Chassis

The Missouri Department of Transportation (MoDOT) has issued a Single Feasible Source (SFS) solicitation for the procurement of a new 40' RTG unit consisting of an SST-36-NE mounted on a 2023 Dodge 4500 regular cab chassis. The solicitation specifically identifies Drake-Scruggs Equipment as the sole source provider for this specialized equipment, which is deemed proprietary and only available from a single distributor for a limited time. The procurement is for MoDOT's Central District and represents a one-time purchase with immediate delivery availability. The solicitation period runs from October 25, 2023, to October 31, 2023, at 2:00:00 PM CDT, with all bid responses required to be submitted electronically through the MissouriBUYS eProcurement system. Evaluation criteria will focus on compliance with specifications, with the contract to be awarded to the lowest and best bid that meets all mandatory requirements, considering factors such as price, vendor responsibility, and adherence to the specified technical specifications.

The solicitation encourages participation from Minority Business Enterprises (MBE) and Women Business Enterprises (WBE), with specific goals of 10% MBE and 5% WBE participation through subcontractors, suppliers, or joint ventures. Vendors must comply with the Domestic Products Procurement Act, which provides a 10% price preference for goods manufactured or produced in the United States for purchases over $25,000. No specific budget range or award value is explicitly stated in the documentation. Vendors are required to complete various certification forms, including the Anti-Discrimination Against Israel Act Certification and the Missouri Buy America Form. The procurement is justified under Missouri Code of State Regulation 7 CSR 10-11.020, which allows for single feasible source procurement when supplies are proprietary and only available from a single distributor for a limited time. Hard copy submissions may be permitted with prior buyer approval, though electronic submission is strongly preferred.