Pug Mill Aggregate

The Missouri Department of Transportation (MoDOT) Southeast District has issued an Invitation for Bid (IFB605SE18001515) for Pug Mill Aggregate to be supplied or delivered to various maintenance lot locations in Scott County and surrounding areas. The solicitation seeks limestone aggregate material that must conform to Section 1004 of the 2017 Missouri Standard Specification for Highway Construction, with specific gradation requirements. Estimated quantities range from 2,800 to 16,000 tons across five maintenance facilities: Ellsinore, Doniphan, Piedmont, Poplar Bluff, and Silva. The contract period runs from the Notice to Proceed through April 30, 2018, with some locations having an extended completion date of July 15, 2018. Vendors must provide pricing for either plant pickup or delivery options (but not both), with a minimum daily delivery requirement of 500 tons. The bid opening period was from January 10, 2018, to January 22, 2018, at 1:00 PM CST, with material requiring pre-delivery plant inspection and subject to deductions for moisture content exceeding 2.0% of dry weight. Award will be made on a line item basis using the "lowest and best" bid principle, with MoDOT reserving the right to adjust quantities by up to 40% prior to award.

Vendors must be registered in the MissouriBUYS procurement system to participate in this solicitation. The contract encourages Minority Business Enterprise (MBE) participation at 10% and Women Business Enterprise (WBE) participation at 5%, though these are not strict requirements. Liquidated damages of $250 per day per item may be assessed for late deliveries, and vendors must provide proof of enrollment in a federal work authorization program. The solicitation includes provisions for potential fuel price adjustments and requires vendors to affirm they do not knowingly employ unauthorized workers. While specific budget ranges are not explicitly stated, the total estimated aggregate quantity is approximately 37,500 tons across all locations. Delivery terms are FOB Destination, with payment terms set at Net 30 days. Vendors must provide detailed information about their plant locations, distances to maintenance facilities, and capabilities for on-site pug mill operations. The contract also includes requirements for domestic product preferences and provisions for Service-Disabled Veteran/Emerging Small Business (SDV/E) participation.