Plant Mix Oil Material - Premix - Southwest District

The Missouri Department of Transportation (MoDOT) Southwest District is soliciting bids for Plant Mix Oil Material (Premix) through Invitation for Bid (IFB605SW18001346), targeting multiple maintenance facilities across 12 counties including Dade County. The procurement seeks Grade 1, Grade 4, and Grade 5 aggregates and liquid bituminous materials, with specific delivery quantities ranging from approximately 283 to 6,426 tons of aggregate and 16 to 374 tons of liquid bituminous materials per location. Desired delivery dates are between May 15 and July 15, 2018, with a minimum daily delivery requirement of 500 tons. Vendors must be registered in the MissouriBUYS system and can bid on both delivered and plant pickup options for each group/location. The bid opening is scheduled for January 30, 2018 at 10:00 AM CST, with pricing to remain valid for 90 days from bid opening. Evaluation will be conducted on a group-by-group basis, with the contract awarded to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder meeting all specifications. Vendors may submit either electronic or hard copy responses and must provide a 5% bid bond or equivalent with their submission.

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, or joint ventures. No specific set-aside requirements are designated for service-disabled veteran-owned businesses. Vendors may specify a maximum monetary value of orders they are willing to accept, and the Missouri Highways and Transportation Commission reserves the right to waive minor irregularities and make awards in the best interest of the state. Upon award, the successful vendor must provide a 100% performance and payment bond. Price adjustments are allowable based on fuel and asphalt cement index changes if vendors opt into these provisions. Payment terms are Net 30 days, and all equipment and supplies must be new, with pricing including packing, handling, and shipping charges FOB destination. Liquidated damages of $250 per day per item may be assessed for late deliveries, and deliveries are restricted from 30 minutes before sundown to sunrise and on weekends/holidays without specific authorization.