Polymer Modified Emulsified Asphalt (CRS2P) For Chip Seals

The Missouri Department of Transportation (MoDOT) has issued an Invitation for Bid (IFB) for Polymer Modified Emulsified Asphalt (CRS2P) to be used for chip seals in Gasconade and Osage Counties. The procurement seeks approximately 172,952 gallons of CRS2P material, with delivery planned between August 1 and August 13, 2024, subject to weather conditions. Vendors must submit bids electronically through the MissouriBUYS system by July 23, 2024, at 2:00 PM CDT. The materials must meet MoDOT's specific technical specifications and will be delivered FOB Destination, with suppliers allowed to charge a flat $39 fee for pumping into storage tanks or distributors. Bidders are required to provide certification of material compliance, maintain approved storage tanks and sampling equipment, and follow detailed delivery, testing, and quality control requirements. The contract will be awarded to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder, with pricing extended if weather delays the chip seal program completion.

The solicitation encourages participation from Minority Business Enterprises (MBE) and Women Business Enterprises (WBE), with target participation rates of 10% MBE and 5% WBE through subcontractors, suppliers, or joint ventures. Service-Disabled Veteran (SDV) businesses are also invited to participate, and the contract includes Buy American provisions with a 10% price preference for domestic products on purchases over $25,000. Successful bidders must maintain specific insurance coverage, including general liability ($600,000 per person/$4,000,000 per occurrence), business automobile liability with similar limits, and workers' compensation insurance. The contract includes cooperative purchasing provisions, allowing Missouri counties, cities, and other political entities to potentially purchase under the same terms, though MoDOT will not be responsible for their orders or payments. While no specific total contract value is provided, the estimated quantity of 172,952 gallons suggests a significant procurement opportunity for qualified suppliers of polymer modified emulsified asphalt.