Portable Hydraulic Pump

The Missouri Department of Transportation (MoDOT) is seeking bids for approximately 17 Portable Hydraulic Pump Stations through Invitation for Bid (IFB) number IFB605CO22002570. The procurement involves hydraulic pump and tank units mounted to electric motors with specific fittings and controls designed to fit cinder beds, intended for maintenance and rust prevention operations. Each unit must feature a 2hp/115vac single-phase motor, 0.85 c.i.r. gear pump, 5-gallon tank, flow control with relief, directional control valve, and a 3-station manifold mounted on a cart with wheels. The bid was released on August 1, 2022, with responses due by August 15, 2022, at 7:00 PM GMT. Bidders are required to contact the buyer, Michael Yoder, five business days prior to bid closing if submitting a hard copy bid. The award will be based on a comprehensive evaluation system allocating 40 points for unit cost, 10 points for warranty coverage, 30 points for unit features improving performance and reliability, and 20 points for timeline to complete. Vendors must guarantee a specific delivery timeline and provide a minimum one-year warranty on all components.

The solicitation actively encourages participation from Minority Business Enterprises (MBE) and Women Business Enterprises (WBE), with specific goals of 10% MBE and 5% WBE participation. Service-disabled veteran enterprises are also encouraged to respond. The contract period will run for one year from the notice of award, with options for up to two additional one-year renewal periods. Cooperative purchasing is permitted, allowing other Missouri counties, cities, and political entities to potentially utilize the contract pricing. Liquidated damages of $200 per day per item may be assessed for late deliveries. The contract includes a price escalation clause that may allow for price increases after the first six months, subject to MoDOT approval. While no specific budget range was explicitly stated, the procurement involves 17 units of specialized hydraulic equipment. The pricing will be evaluated on a FOB destination basis, with all packing, handling, and shipping charges to be included in the unit price.