Polyethylene & Polypropylene Culvert Pipe

The Missouri Department of Transportation (MoDOT) is seeking bids for a price agreement to procure polyethylene and polypropylene culvert pipes through Invitation for Bid (IFB) number IFB605NW18000551. The solicitation covers a comprehensive range of culvert pipe products, including polyethylene, steel-reinforced polyethylene, and polypropylene pipes in diameters from 12" to 72", available in 20-foot and 30-foot lengths, along with corresponding bands and hardware. The initial contract period will run from November 1, 2017 through October 31, 2018, with options for up to three additional one-year renewals. Bids were due on October 23, 2017 at 11:00 AM CDT, with delivery requirements stipulating that orders must be fulfilled within 15 business days after receipt. MoDOT will award this as a multiple-vendor contract, reserving the right to select suppliers based on cost analysis, availability, and proximity to project sites. All pricing must be FOB Destination, with delivery costs included in unit prices, and payment terms are set at net 45 days.

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. Vendors must be registered with MissouriBUYS, the state's eProcurement system, and may submit bids electronically or via hard copy. The contract includes cooperative purchasing provisions, allowing Missouri counties, cities, and other political entities to potentially utilize the pricing agreement. While no specific award value or budget range was explicitly stated, the comprehensive nature of the solicitation covering multiple pipe sizes and types suggests a potentially significant procurement opportunity. Vendors must comply with Missouri's standard specifications for highway construction, specifically Sections 1041 and 1047, and must adhere to non-discrimination and unauthorized alien employment statutes. The solicitation is open to multiple vendors, with MoDOT maintaining flexibility to add or modify the supplier pool during the contract term to best serve its operational needs.