Ready Mix Concrete

The Missouri Department of Transportation (MoDOT) Southwest District is soliciting bids for a price agreement to supply and deliver Ready Mix Concrete to various locations within its Southwest District from February 1, 2019, through January 31, 2020. The procurement is structured as an as-needed/if-needed contract with multiple vendors, with vendor selection based on cost analysis, availability, and proximity to project locations. The concrete specifications require either 5-1/2 bag, 6 bag, 7 bag, or 8-1/2 bag air entrained mix, Type 1 Portland Cement Concrete with a 3-1/2" slump, sourced from calibrated and MoDOT-approved plants. Vendors must submit pricing per cubic yard, which must remain firm for the entire contract period, with all environmental fees and fuel surcharges incorporated into the unit pricing. The bid solicitation period ran from January 22, 2019, to January 29, 2019, at 1:00 PM CST, with bids to be submitted electronically through the MissouriBUYS system. MoDOT reserves the right to increase or decrease quantities and to obtain materials from alternative sources if committed delivery times are not met.

The procurement encourages participation from Minority Business Enterprises (MBE) and Women Business Enterprises (WBE), with specific goals of 10% MBE and 5% WBE participation through subcontractors, suppliers, or joint ventures. Service-Disabled Veteran (SDV) vendors are also encouraged to participate. All bidders must be registered in the MissouriBUYS system to access full solicitation details and submit proposals. The contract includes provisions for liquidated damages of $25.00 per day per item for late deliveries, and payment terms are set at Net 30 days. While no specific award value or budget range was explicitly stated in the solicitation documents, the contract allows for cooperative purchasing agreements with Missouri counties, cities, and other political entities. Deliveries will be F.O.B. Destination, and short loads of 4 yards or less will be considered. Invoices must include project location information and the name of the MoDOT employee who placed the order.