Outdoor Lighted End Extension Cords

The Missouri Department of Transportation (MoDOT) Northeast District is seeking a vendor to supply and deliver outdoor lighted end extension cords to its facility in Hannibal, Missouri through an Invitation for Quote (IFQ605NE18001042). The procurement involves 203 units of 25-foot cords and 29 units of 50-foot cords with specific technical requirements, including being UL listed, 10-gauge, 3-conductor ground, 15-amp, with a NEMA 5-15R to NEMA 5-15P configuration. The cords must be SJTW-rated for outdoor use, feature lighted ends for power indication, and have a female end no larger than 1-7/16" in diameter. The solicitation period runs from November 6, 2017, to November 9, 2017, at 1:00 PM CST, with the award to be made on an "All or Nothing" basis. Vendors must include all delivery costs in their unit pricing, with no additional fees accepted, and the contract will be awarded to the lowest responsive bidder meeting all specifications.

The solicitation strongly encourages participation from Minority Business Enterprises (MBE) with a 10% participation goal and Women Business Enterprises (WBE) with a 5% participation goal. Service-Disabled Veteran (SDV) and Service-Disabled Veteran Business Enterprise (SDVE) vendors are also preferred. To participate, vendors must be registered in the MissouriBUYS procurement system, which provides full access to the solicitation's terms and conditions. The Missouri Department of Transportation reserves the right to increase or decrease the ordered quantities at the same unit price. Payment terms are net 30 days, with a single invoice to be submitted upon complete delivery, and no partial deliveries will be accepted. While no specific contract value is explicitly stated, the procurement involves 232 total extension cords with detailed technical specifications. The state of Missouri is tax-exempt, and vendors are expected to incorporate all costs, including delivery and handling, into their unit pricing.