Perforated Square Steel Tube Posts & Galvanized Steel Marker (Channel) Posts

The Missouri Department of Transportation (MoDOT) and Missouri Highways and Transportation Commission (MHTC) have issued an Invitation for Bid (IFB) seeking qualified vendors to provide Perforated Square Steel Tube Posts (PSST) and Galvanized Steel Marker (Channel) Posts. The solicitation seeks posts in various sizes, including 2" and 2.5" PSST posts and U-Channel posts in heavy (3 lb) and light (1.12 lb) varieties, along with associated hardware and anchors. Deliverables must comply with specific MoDOT technical specifications (MGS-03-04H, MGS-05-02A, and MGS-92-02G) and be delivered via flatbed truck to maintenance facilities throughout Missouri. The contract period runs from award date through September 30, 2020, with two optional one-year renewals, and requires delivery within 45 days for PSST posts and 60 days for Galvanized Steel Marker Posts. Bids are due by September 17, 2019, at 3:00 PM CDT, and will be evaluated based on lowest responsive and responsible bidder meeting all specifications. Pricing must be provided for order quantities of 25 or more units, with FOB destination terms and all shipping costs included.

The IFB encourages participation from Minority Business Enterprises (MBE) and Women Business Enterprises (WBE), with specific participation goals of 10% MBE and 5% WBE through subcontractors, suppliers, or joint ventures. Cooperative purchasing is available to Missouri counties, cities, and other political entities at the same pricing terms. The solicitation allows for electronic bid submission through the MissouriBUYS system or hard copy submission. The previous year's contract spending was approximately $700,000, with the current estimated contract value at $738,484, though no specific quantities are guaranteed as purchases will be made on an as-needed basis. Liquidated damages of $50 per day per item may be assessed for late deliveries, not exceeding 20% of the order amount. MoDOT reserves the right to obtain "like or similar" products from other manufacturers if deemed in the best interest of the agency, and payment can be made using a state purchasing card (VISA) without additional fees.