Propane

The Missouri Department of Transportation (MoDOT) Southeast District is seeking a vendor to supply propane for as-needed, if-needed orders to up to 31 individual locations across the Southeast District during a contract period from June 15, 2019, through May 31, 2020. The procurement is structured as an Invitation for Bid (IFB) with solicitation number IFB605SE19002703, requiring vendors to be registered on the MissouriBUYS procurement system. The successful contractor will be responsible for monitoring propane usage, topping off tanks when called or as needed during normal working hours, and maintaining tanks in a safe condition according to industry standards and regulatory requirements. Bids were due by June 14, 2019, at 11:00 AM CDT, with pricing required to remain firm for the entire contract period. Deliverables include propane supplies with FOB Destination delivery, Material Safety Data Sheets, and compliance with all safety and regulatory standards. The evaluation criteria focus on the lowest and best responsive bidder, with each location to be awarded individually based on submitted unit prices.

The solicitation encourages Minority Business Enterprise (MBE) and Women Business Enterprise (WBE) participation, with specific goals of 10% MBE and 5% WBE involvement through subcontractors, suppliers, joint ventures, or other meaningful participation arrangements. No specific incumbent vendor is identified, and MoDOT owns the propane storage tanks, with any major repairs to be handled separately through their Facilities Department. Vendors must provide proof of insurance with minimum coverage of $500,000 per person and $3,000,000 per occurrence for general and automobile liability. Payment terms are net 30 days, with each MoDOT location responsible for its own payment process and requiring separate invoicing showing delivery date, location, quantity, and contracted price. While no specific contract value is listed, the solicitation covers propane supply for 31 locations across multiple southeastern Missouri counties, suggesting a potentially significant procurement opportunity for qualified vendors.