Propane

The Missouri Department of Transportation (MoDOT) has issued an Invitation for Bid (IFB605SE18000683) for propane delivery on an "as-needed, if-needed" basis to 26 different maintenance facilities and project offices across southeastern Missouri counties. The solicitation covers propane procurement for the period from October 1, 2017 through May 31, 2018, with vendors required to provide pricing per gallon for each specific delivery location. The procurement requires all delivery costs to be included in the unit price, with FOB Destination terms and Net 30 payment conditions. Vendors must be registered in the MissouriBUYS procurement system to participate and must provide detailed propane plant service information for each delivery location. The bid responses were due by September 29, 2017 at 3:00 PM CDT, with delivery locations spanning counties including Stoddard, Douglas, Iron, Dent, Reynolds, Mississippi, and several others. Vendors are expected to comply with all safety measures and spill prevention requirements during product transfers.

The solicitation strongly encourages participation from Minority Business Enterprises (MBE) and Women Business Enterprises (WBE), with specific participation goals of 10% MBE and 5% WBE through subcontractors, suppliers, or joint ventures. Service-Disabled Veteran (SDV) businesses are also encouraged to participate, with a preference for domestic products. The contract includes a cooperative purchasing provision, allowing Missouri counties, cities, and other political entities to potentially purchase propane under the same terms and conditions, though MoDOT will not be responsible for these additional purchases. Vendors must provide Material Safety Data Sheets and demonstrate the ability to perform deliveries safely and professionally. While no specific contract value is mentioned, the solicitation indicates that the award will be made to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder meeting all requirements. The procurement allows for electronic or hard copy bid submissions and reserves MoDOT's right to reject any and all bids.