Pre-Formed Thermoplastic, Retroflective Marking Material

The Missouri Department of Transportation (MoDOT) Kansas City District is seeking a vendor to supply Pre-Formed Thermoplastic, Retroflective Marking Material through an Invitation for Bid (IFB605KC19000279). The procurement focuses on pavement marking materials, including white and yellow lines, directional arrows, stop bars, text markings, railroad crossings, and handicap symbols, with specific requirements for 125 MIL thickness materials that do not require preheating of pavement or adhesive application. The contract period will run from the Notice to Proceed through September 1, 2019, with up to three one-year renewal options. Bids were solicited from August 9, 2018, with a firm closing deadline of August 17, 2018, at 3:00 PM CDT. Deliveries must be completed within 30 days to multiple locations within the Kansas City District, with pricing to be provided FOB destination and all shipping charges included. Vendors must be registered in the MissouriBUYS system and can submit bids electronically or via hard copy. The award will be made to the lowest and best bidder who meets the mandatory specifications and requirements, with substitute brands acceptable if they are on the Qualified Products List and meet MoDOT specifications.

The solicitation encourages significant participation from Minority Business Enterprises (MBE) and Women Business Enterprises (WBE), with specific target goals of 10% MBE and 5% WBE participation. Vendors are expected to propose strategies for achieving these participation levels through subcontractors, suppliers, joint ventures, or other arrangements. The procurement includes cooperative purchasing provisions, allowing Missouri counties, cities, and other political entities to potentially utilize the contract pricing. MoDOT will consider preferences for Service-Disabled Veteran Enterprises and domestic products. The state reserves the right to use purchasing cards (VISA) for transactions and may apply additional considerations during the evaluation process. While specific budget ranges are not explicitly stated, the solicitation includes detailed pricing sheets for 20 line items of various pavement marking materials, suggesting a comprehensive and potentially substantial procurement opportunity for the right vendor.