Polaris Ranger XP 1000 EPS Northstar Edition UTV

The Missouri Department of Transportation (MoDOT) Southeast District is seeking vendors to supply and deliver up to four new Polaris Ranger XP 1000 Northstar Edition Utility Vehicles (UTVs) or approved equivalents for its facilities in Sikeston and Willow Springs, Missouri. The procurement specifically requires 2019 or 2020 model UTVs with an enclosed factory cab, heater, defroster, and air conditioning. The solicitation, identified as IFB605SE20001491, was posted on January 3, 2020, with a bid submission deadline of January 14, 2020 at 3:00 PM GMT. Vendors can submit bids electronically through the MissouriBUYS Statewide eProcurement System or via hard copy delivery. The UTVs will be evaluated based on meeting detailed specifications, with pricing to be quoted on a per-unit basis, and vendors must specify delivery lead times. An optional upgrade for 10-ply tires is also included in the bid specifications. The contract will be awarded to the lowest and best responsive bidder, with payment terms of net 30 days upon complete delivery and receipt of a correct invoice.

The solicitation strongly 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) and Service-Disabled Veteran Business (SDVE) vendors are also encouraged to participate and may be eligible for preferences. MoDOT reserves the right to increase or decrease the quantity of UTVs ordered at the bid unit price, providing flexibility in the procurement process. The bid documents do not specify an incumbent vendor or provide explicit funding source information. While a specific budget range is not detailed, the solicitation allows for the purchase of up to four vehicles, with pricing to include all packing, handling, and shipping charges, delivered free on board (FOB) to the designated MoDOT facilities. Vendors must be registered with the MissouriBUYS system and comply with all state and federal nondiscrimination laws to be considered for the contract.