Pug Mill Aggregate in Iron, Reynolds, and Madison Counties

The Missouri Department of Transportation (MoDOT) Southeast District has issued an Invitation for Bid (IFB605SE1901221) for Pug Mill Aggregate to be supplied and delivered to maintenance lots in Iron, Reynolds, and Madison counties. The procurement seeks limestone aggregate that must meet specific gradation requirements outlined in Section 1004 of the 2017 Missouri Standard Specification for Highway Construction. The total estimated quantities are 6,000 tons for Centerville, 9,000 tons for Ellington, and 3,000 tons for Fredericktown, with a minimum daily delivery requirement of 500 tons per day. The contract period begins upon Notice to Proceed and must be completed no later than April 30, 2019, with material to be inspected at the plant before deliveries commence. Vendors must submit bids electronically through the MissouriBUYS Statewide eProcurement System or as a hard copy by December 20, 2018 at 2:00 PM CST. The award will be made on a line item basis using the "lowest and best" principle, with pricing requested for both plant pickup and delivered options. Deductions will be applied for moisture content exceeding 2% of the dry weight, and liquidated damages of $500 per day per item may be assessed for late deliveries.

The solicitation encourages Minority Business Enterprise (MBE) and Women Business Enterprise (WBE) participation, with goals of 10% MBE and 5% WBE involvement. Preferences will be given to Missouri businesses and service-disabled veteran businesses. The contract includes cooperative purchasing provisions, allowing Missouri counties, cities, and other political entities to purchase under the same terms and conditions. Belly dump deliveries are prohibited unless specifically authorized by the District. Payment terms are Net 30 days, with all pricing to include packing, handling, and shipping charges FOB destination. MoDOT reserves the right to increase or decrease quantities by up to 40% prior to contract award. While a specific contract value is not explicitly stated, the total estimated material quantity is 18,000 tons across the three county locations. Vendors must provide tickets with each delivery showing weights, vehicle ID, date/time, purchase order number, and other required information to ensure compliance with the contract specifications.