Paint Tank Cleaning

The Missouri Department of Transportation (MoDOT), specifically its Southwest District, is seeking qualified vendors to clean eight stainless steel paint tanks, each with a 10,000-gallon capacity. The procurement is structured as an Invitation for Bid (IFB) with solicitation number IFB605SW18001569, targeting companies specialized in industrial tank cleaning services. The cleaning project is divided into two phases: four tanks will be cleaned at the Joplin MoDOT facility during February-March 2018, and the remaining four tanks will be cleaned at the Springfield MoDOT facility during November-December 2018. Of the total eight tanks, four are equipped with mixers and four are without. Vendors must be registered in the MissouriBUYS procurement system to participate and must submit bids electronically or via hard copy by January 31, 2018, at 1:00 PM CST. The contract will initially run from February 1, 2018, through January 31, 2019, with potential for two additional one-year renewal periods. Evaluation criteria include lowest responsive and responsible bid that meets all mandatory specifications, with pricing remaining firm through the initial contract period.

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 maintain specific insurance coverages, including commercial general liability insurance of $500,000 per person and $3,000,000 per occurrence, automobile liability insurance with equivalent limits, and workers' compensation insurance. A MoDOT representative must be present during all tank cleaning operations, and contractors are required to submit a planned work schedule at least 10 business days before commencing work. Payment terms are net 30 days, with invoices submitted electronically upon completion and inspection of each tank. While no specific budget range is explicitly stated, vendors will be required to provide per-tank pricing for both the Joplin and Springfield locations. The contract will be awarded to the lowest and best bidder that meets all mandatory requirements and specifications outlined in the solicitation documents.