PavMaster by Gilcrest 414 Tow Type Paver

The Missouri Department of Transportation (MoDOT), Southwest District, is seeking to procure one PavMaster by Gilcrest 414 Tow Type Paver or an approved equal model for its Neosho Maintenance facility in Newton County. The procurement is conducted through an Invitation for Bid (IFB605SW21001831) with responses due by May 3, 2021 at 1:00 PM CDT. Due to COVID-19 pandemic restrictions, all bid submissions must be made electronically through the MissouriBUYS Statewide eProcurement System, with no paper, email, or fax responses accepted. The primary deliverable is a single paver unit to be delivered to the MoDOT Neosho Maintenance location, with pricing required to be FOB destination and freight prepaid. Evaluation criteria include compliance with mandatory specifications, lowest bid price, and responsiveness to all bid requirements. The contract will be awarded to the lowest and best bidder meeting all specified conditions, with pricing expected to remain valid for 90 days from the bid opening.

The procurement 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 and may receive preference. The solicitation includes provisions for cooperative purchasing, allowing Missouri counties, cities, and other political entities to potentially utilize the contract pricing. Buy American Act provisions apply, offering a 10% price preference for products manufactured or produced in the United States for purchases over $25,000. Vendors must complete various certifications, including the Anti-Discrimination Against Israel Act Certification for contracts over $100,000 and compliance with the Domestic Products Procurement Act. While no specific incumbent vendor is mentioned, the contract does not include explicit renewal options, suggesting this is a one-time equipment procurement. The specific budget or award value is not explicitly stated in the solicitation documents.