Pipe Crawler

The Missouri Department of Transportation (MoDOT) Southwest District is seeking bids for a one-time purchase of a new Robotic Pipe Inspection Tool/Crawler through Invitation for Bid (IFB) number IFB605SW24001828. The procurement is specifically for a single unit to be delivered to the MoDOT Southwest District facility located at 3025 East Kearney Street in Springfield, Missouri. The equipment specifications are based on a Pipe Trekker A200 Pipe Crawler package, with approved equals that are identical or superior in quality acceptable. The solicitation requires the unit to be new, unused, and complete with an operator's manual. Bidders must submit detailed descriptive literature and specifications demonstrating the unit's compliance with minimum requirements. The bid period runs from May 16, 2024, at 4:00 PM GMT to May 30, 2024, at 7:00 PM GMT, with the award to be made on an "all or none" basis to the lowest responsive bidder. The successful vendor must also provide comprehensive training within 72 hours of delivery, covering safe operation and routine maintenance by a qualified operator, service technician, or mechanic.

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, joint ventures, or other arrangements. The procurement includes provisions of the Domestic Products Procurement Act, which provides a 10% price preference for products manufactured or produced in the United States for purchases exceeding $25,000. Vendors must submit a net delivered firm price that includes all delivery, handling, surcharges, and other costs on an FOB destination basis. Payment terms are set at Net 30 days, with invoices to be emailed to SWInvoices@modot.mo.gov. While no specific budget range is explicitly stated, the solicitation indicates this is a single-unit purchase of a specialized pipe inspection tool. MoDOT reserves the right to inspect and test the unit prior to acceptance and can reject any or all bids. The final award is not considered complete until formally approved by MoDOT.