PC the Patrol Car - Bumper Robotic Remote Control Car

The Missouri Department of Transportation's Central District has issued a Single Feasible Source (SFS) solicitation for the procurement of "PC the Patrol Car - Bumper Robotic Remote Control Car" (Solicitation Number SFSCD24001491). The department has determined that only Robotronics Inc. can provide this specialized robotic remote control car for teaching roadway safety to multiple age groups. The solicitation is open from January 26, 2024, to February 1, 2024, with electronic submissions required through the MissouriBUYS eProcurement system. The key objective is to acquire a unique educational tool designed to demonstrate roadway safety concepts to various age demographics. Evaluation criteria include compliance with mandatory specifications, pricing, vendor responsibility, and overall bid responsiveness. Vendors must submit their responses electronically by February 1, 2024, at 2:00 PM CST, with no specified vendor question and answer period. The delivery terms are Free On Board Destination with Net 30 payment terms.

The solicitation encourages participation from Minority Business Enterprises (MBE) and Women Business Enterprises (WBE), specifically seeking 10% MBE and 5% WBE involvement through subcontractors, suppliers, or joint ventures. While no specific incumbent vendor is mentioned beyond Robotronics Inc., the procurement follows state regulations allowing single feasible source purchases when products are proprietary and only available from a single manufacturer. No specific contract value or budget range is explicitly stated in the documents. Prospective vendors are permitted to contest the single source determination by providing information about their ability to supply equivalent products. The contract requires the successful vendor to maintain adequate liability insurance, with the Missouri Highways and Transportation Commission (MHTC) and MoDOT named as additional insureds. This procurement is structured as a single purchase order with no renewal options, following the Domestic Products Procurement Act and applicable state procurement regulations.