Propane - Multiple Award

The Missouri Department of Transportation (MoDOT) Southeast District is soliciting bids for a multiple-award propane supply contract covering up to 30 individual locations across its Southeast District, which includes Stoddard County. The Invitation for Bid (IFB605SE22002483) seeks propane suppliers to provide as-needed, if-needed propane deliveries with specific requirements for monitoring usage, topping off tanks, and completing deliveries within 48 hours of order placement. The contract will be effective from the Notice of Award through May 31, 2023, with bids due by June 24, 2022 at 1:00 PM CDT. Vendors must quote per-gallon pricing that includes all freight, handling, and delivery costs, with no additional fees permitted. The award will be made on an item-by-item (location-by-location) basis to the lowest responsive bidder, and contractors must maintain propane tanks in safe condition according to industry standards. Specific delivery requirements include monitoring propane usage during normal working hours and coordinating with facility supervisors for any special delivery arrangements.

The solicitation strongly 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. Vendors must comply with the Domestic Products Procurement Act and provide information about the origin of their products. Contractors are required to maintain substantial insurance coverage, including $4 million in general liability, $4 million in automobile liability, and workers' compensation insurance. MoDOT owns the propane tanks at all locations and will handle any necessary maintenance or repairs separately from the propane purchase contract. While no specific budget range is explicitly stated, the contract covers propane delivery to multiple locations across southeastern Missouri, suggesting a potentially significant annual procurement value. The solicitation also indicates that cooperative purchasing may be available to Missouri counties, cities, and other political subdivisions that can meet MoDOT's specifications.