Paint Tank Mixer Repair - Joplin

The Missouri Department of Transportation (MoDOT) Southwest District, specifically the Joplin Regional Maintenance facility, is seeking bids to replace a malfunctioning gearbox on a paint tank mixer through Invitation for Bid (IFB) number 605SW23002004. The procurement requires a vendor to remove the existing gearbox, install a new gearbox that meets or exceeds the specifications of the original equipment, and make necessary adjustments to ensure proper functionality of the mixer. Bidders must submit their responses electronically through the MissouriBUYS Statewide eProcurement System by March 16, 2023, at 10:00 AM CDT. The new gearbox must be compatible with the existing paint tank mixer and meet all original equipment specifications. Potential vendors must specify their delivery lead time, pricing, and provide details about the replacement part. Evaluation will focus on the lowest and best responsive bidder, with consideration given to pricing, technical specifications, and delivery capabilities.

The solicitation encourages participation from Minority Business Enterprises (MBE) and Women Business Enterprises (WBE), with specific participation goals of 10% MBE and 5% WBE. Service-Disabled Veteran (SDV) businesses are also encouraged to participate in the bidding process. The contract will be awarded with Free on Board (FOB) destination terms and Net 30 payment terms, with invoices to be submitted to SWInvoices@modot.mo.gov. Successful bidders must maintain specific insurance coverages, including $500,000 per person and $4,000,000 per occurrence for general liability and business automobile liability, as well as workers' compensation coverage. While no specific incumbent vendor is mentioned, the solicitation indicates this is a targeted repair for a specific piece of equipment at the Joplin Regional Maintenance facility. The estimated contract value is not explicitly stated, but the scope suggests a single-unit replacement for the paint tank mixer gearbox.