Motor Oil & Transmission Fluid - Missouri State Highway Patrol

The Missouri State Highway Patrol has issued an Invitation for Bid (IFBC30034901800242) for motor oil and transmission fluid supplies, seeking various types and quantities of gasoline and diesel engine oils along with multi-vehicle automatic transmission fluid. The procurement includes specific product requirements such as 8,000 gallons of 5W-20, 2,500 gallons of 5W-30, 100 gallons of 15W-40 diesel/gasoline oil, and 2,000 gallons of multi-vehicle automatic transmission fluid, with additional smaller quantities available in quart containers. Each product must meet or exceed specific manufacturer standards, including Ford, Chrysler, and General Motors specifications, and vendors are required to provide detailed information about brand, grade, and packaging for their submitted products. The bid period runs from July 31, 2017, to August 25, 2017, at 3:00 PM CDT, with a contract period of one year from the date of award. Delivery terms are Free on Board (FOB) Destination to various Missouri State Highway Patrol locations throughout the state, and vendors must submit their bids either electronically through the MissouriBUYS system or via hard copy to the Division of Purchasing.

The solicitation does not specify any set-aside designations or restrictions on vendor participation, indicating that all vendors are eligible to respond to the bid. No incumbent vendors or current contractors are mentioned in the documentation, and there are no explicit requirements for integration with existing infrastructure or technology. The bid requires firm, fixed unit pricing per gallon or quart, with payment terms set at Net 45 days. While no specific budget range or estimated total contract value is provided in the solicitation documents, the quantities suggest a substantial procurement for the Missouri State Highway Patrol's operational needs. Vendors must complete and sign Exhibit A and any other applicable exhibits as part of their bid submission, and the contract will be awarded to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder meeting all specified requirements and manufacturer standards.