Ready Mix Concrete

The Missouri Department of Transportation (MoDOT) Central District has issued an Invitation for Bid (IFB605CD20001343) seeking multiple vendors to supply and deliver ready mix concrete throughout calendar year 2020. The procurement covers 18 counties in the Central District, including Boone, Callaway, Camden, Cole, and others, with requirements for various concrete mix designs ranging from 5 Bag to 8 1/2 Bag mixes. Vendors must provide detailed pricing on a per cubic yard basis and can include additional charges for calcium chloride admixture (1% and 2%), fiber reinforcement, hot water, and short load fees. The bid submission period runs from December 17, 2019, at 2:00 PM GMT to December 30, 2019, at 4:00 PM GMT, with delivery services required throughout the 2020 calendar year. Evaluation criteria will include cost analysis, vendor responsibility, proximity to project locations, and ability to meet technical specifications. Pricing must be submitted with Free On Board (FOB) Destination terms and Net 30 payment conditions.

The solicitation strongly encourages participation from minority and women-owned businesses, with specific goals of 10% Minority Business Enterprise (MBE) and 5% Women Business Enterprise (WBE) participation, as well as support for Service-Disabled Veteran (SDV) enterprises. Vendors must provide comprehensive information about their plant locations, operational hours, delivery area limitations, and contact information for each county they intend to service. The procurement maintains tax-exempt status, which may result in cost savings for selected vendors. No specific contract value or budget range is explicitly stated in the documentation, and there is no mention of incumbent vendors or existing infrastructure requiring integration. The contract will be awarded to responsive and responsible vendors providing the lowest and best bid that meets all technical and operational requirements specified in the solicitation.