Polyethylene Trash Bags

The Missouri Department of Transportation (MoDOT) and Missouri Highways and Transportation Commission (MHTC) are seeking qualified vendors to provide polyethylene trash bags through an Invitation for Bid (IFB). The procurement encompasses five specific line items: Type II Non-Heavy Metal Yellow Concentrate Polyethylene Trash Bags with and without logo printing, Type II Non-Heavy Metal Blue Concentrate Polyethylene Trash Bags, and Type III Drum Liner Bags for 55-gallon and 20-gallon drums. The initial contract period runs from January 1, 2019 through December 31, 2019, with three additional one-year renewal options available. Bids were due on December 21, 2018 at 2:00 PM CST, with initial orders to be issued by January 31, 2019 and first deliveries required by March 15, 2019. Subsequent orders must be delivered within 45 days of receipt, with all bags packaged in rolls of a minimum 100 bags per roll, not exceeding 50 pounds per roll. Pricing must remain firm from January 1 through March 31, 2019, after which price increases may be requested with written justification and MoDOT approval.

The solicitation encourages participation from Minority Business Enterprises (MBE) and Women Business Enterprises (WBE), with a goal of 10% MBE and 5% WBE participation through subcontractors, suppliers, or joint ventures. Service-Disabled Veteran (SDV) businesses are also encouraged to participate. Vendors must be registered in the MissouriBUYS procurement system to access full solicitation details and submit bids. The contract will be awarded to the lowest responsive bidder, with MoDOT reserving the right to make multiple awards or an "all or none" award based on total lowest price. The bid includes cooperative purchasing options for other Missouri counties, cities, and political entities. While no specific budget range is explicitly stated, historical usage data from 2017 is provided, though MoDOT does not guarantee any minimum quantities. Vendors are required to specify if their offered goods are manufactured in the United States, and liquidated damages may be assessed for non-compliance with packaging and quality specifications.