Rebar Bending Machine

The Missouri Department of Transportation (MoDOT) and Missouri Highways and Transportation Commission (MHTC) are seeking qualified vendors to provide a specialized rebar bending machine with specific technical requirements. The procurement involves one rebar bending machine capable of bending bar sizes #3 through #6 in 15 seconds and bars #7 through #11 in 45 seconds, along with ten polymer coated mandrels ranging from 3-12 inches in diameter. Additional required components include polymer coated backstop wear plates and rollers. The machine must have a minimum 20 hp motor, operate on 440-volt power, and include a foot controller. Bids were due on December 2, 2021, at 2:00 PM CST and could be submitted electronically through MissouriBUYS or via mail, UPS, or FedEx. The contract period runs from the date of award through November 30, 2024, with two optional one-year renewal periods. The procurement will be awarded on an "all-or-none" basis to the lowest and best responsive bidder, with pricing to include all shipping costs to MoDOT's Central Laboratory located at 1617 Missouri Blvd, Jefferson City, MO 65109.

The solicitation encourages Minority Business Enterprise (MBE) participation of 10% and Women Business Enterprise (WBE) participation of 5%, though these are not strict set-aside requirements. The procurement is open to all qualified vendors without specific restrictions on business size or type. No incumbent vendor is identified in the documentation. The solicitation includes a Buy American preference with a 10% price preference for goods manufactured or produced in the United States, applicable to purchases over $25,000. Price increases may be requested after the first six months of the contract period, subject to MoDOT's approval. While no specific contract value or budget range is provided in the documents, the procurement includes provisions for cooperative purchasing by Missouri counties, cities, and other political entities. The contract terms include a one-year warranty on parts and labor, with payment terms of Net 30 days and pricing to be FOB destination.