Polypropylene Pipe - I-44 Corridor - Southwest District

The Missouri Department of Transportation (MoDOT) Southwest District is soliciting bids for polypropylene pipes to be used along the I-44 corridor, specifically for maintenance facilities in Marshfield and Mt. Vernon. The procurement involves supplying double-wall polypropylene pipes with bell ends in various diameters, ranging from 15 to 48 inches, with specific quantity requirements for each location. For the Marshfield facility, MoDOT requires 120 linear feet of 15" pipe, 80 linear feet of 18" pipe, 220 linear feet of 24" pipe, 120 linear feet of 30" pipe, 60 linear feet of 36" pipe, and 40 linear feet of 48" pipe. The Mt. Vernon location needs 40 linear feet of 15" pipe and 160 linear feet of 18" pipe. 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 are due by August 28, 2024, at 11:00 AM CDT, with a desired delivery date of September 17, 2024. Vendors must certify that their end products meet the attached specifications in Sections 724 and 1041 of the Missouri Standard Specifications for Highway Construction, and deliveries must be made Monday through Thursday between 7:30 AM and 3:00 PM local time with 24-hour advance notice.

The procurement encourages Minority Business Enterprise (MBE) and Women Business Enterprise (WBE) participation, with specific goals of 10% MBE and 5% WBE involvement through subcontractors, suppliers, or joint ventures. Service-Disabled Veteran (SDV) businesses are also encouraged to participate. Vendors must complete and submit several required exhibits, including the Anti-Discrimination Against Israel Act Certification and the Buy American Act Certification. For purchases over $25,000, there is a 10% price preference for American-made products. Awarded vendors will be required to provide a Certificate of Insurance prior to delivery, as deliveries will be made on MoDOT property. Payment terms are Net 30 days after receipt of a correct invoice, which must be emailed to SWInvoices@modot.mo.gov. While the solicitation documents do not specify a precise budget range or total contract value, the detailed specifications and quantity requirements suggest a significant procurement for infrastructure improvement along the I-44 corridor.