Polypropylene Pipe - Central Area - Southwest District

The Missouri Department of Transportation (MoDOT) Southwest District is soliciting bids for Polypropylene Pipes through Invitation for Bid (IFB) number IFB605SW25000047. The procurement seeks polypropylene pipes in three specific diameters: 15-inch (540 linear feet), 18-inch (660 linear feet), and 24-inch (340 linear feet), all with bell ends. These pipes will be delivered to multiple MoDOT maintenance facilities located in Bolivar, Buffalo, ElDorado Springs, Greenfield, and Stockton by September 17, 2024. The solicitation will be awarded by group on a firm fixed pricing, "low bid" basis, with pricing required to remain valid for 60 days. Bids must be submitted between July 10, 2024, at 11:30:00 AM CDT and July 24, 2024, at 12:30:00 PM CDT. Vendors must certify that their end products meet the attached specifications in Sections 724 and 1041 of the Missouri Standard Specifications for Highway Construction. Delivery is restricted to Monday through Thursday, between 7:30 AM and 3:00 PM local time, with a 24-hour advance delivery notice required.

The solicitation 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) businesses are also encouraged to participate. The procurement includes Buy American Act provisions for purchases over $25,000, offering a 10% price preference for products manufactured or produced in the United States. Vendors must complete and submit Exhibits M (Anti-Discrimination Against Israel Act Certification) and N (Buy American Form) with their bid responses. Payment terms are set at Net 30 days after receipt of a correct invoice, with single invoices required per location group to be emailed to SWInvoices@modot.mo.gov. While no specific budget range or award value is explicitly stated, the detailed specifications and multi-location delivery requirements suggest a substantial procurement opportunity for polypropylene pipe suppliers. The contract will be awarded to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder meeting all specified requirements.