MoDOT SW FY26 - Altec DT65H Digger Derrick Purchase

The Missouri Department of Transportation (MoDOT) Southwest District is conducting a Single Feasible Source (SFS) procurement for the purchase of one (1) DT65H Digger Derrick from Altec, Inc., to be used for sign installation operations. This is a one-time equipment purchase solicitation issued through MissouriBUYS, the State of Missouri's web-based statewide eProcurement system. The deliverable consists of a complete digger derrick system mounted on a 2025 Freightliner M2-106 6x6 chassis equipped with a Cummins L9 diesel engine (330 HP), featuring a 15,000-pound two-speed planetary winch, synthetic rope load line, outrigger systems with radial deployment capabilities, LED and strobe lighting, and a fully equipped saddle box with multiple locking compartments and weather protection. The procurement encompasses 143 line items detailing comprehensive equipment specifications, safety features, and compliance testing. MoDOT has determined that only Altec, Inc., can provide this specialized, proprietary equipment, which is available at a limited-time discount with immediate delivery capability. The solicitation opened on August 28, 2025, at 10:00 AM Central Time and closes on September 4, 2025, at 2:00 PM Central Time. Vendors must be registered in MissouriBUYS to be considered for contract award and must submit all required exhibits, including completion of the Domestic Products Procurement Act (Buy American) form and the Anti-Discrimination Against Israel Act certification. No pre-bid conference or site tour is scheduled. Contact buyer Ashten Lorts at ashten.lorts@modot.mo.gov for solicitation inquiries.

The award will be made as a Blanket Purchase Agreement, and all bids received by the deadline will be considered open records following official opening. Contractors must be registered in MissouriBUYS and comply with all applicable state and federal laws, including nondiscrimination provisions, drug-free workplace requirements, and Executive Order 07-13 regarding employment eligibility. The contractor must maintain adequate liability insurance naming MoDOT as an additional insured and provide the names, email addresses, and cell phone numbers of authorized signatories for contract execution. The quotation total is $414,461, comprising a base price of $411,430 plus $3,031 in delivery charges, with payment terms of Net 45 and FOB shipping. The warranty package includes one-year parts warranty, one-year labor warranty, ninety-day travel charge warranty, and limited lifetime structural warranty. Hard copy submissions require prior buyer approval five business days before the close date, with timely submission through MissouriBUYS required to ensure consideration.