Rechargeable LED Flashlights

The Missouri Department of Transportation (MoDOT) has issued an Invitation for Bid (IFB605CO18001270) for the procurement of rechargeable LED flashlights. The solicitation seeks to establish pricing for specific Streamlite brand flashlight models, including the Stinger 75713, Strion LED HL 74753, Stinger C4 LED, and Stinger DS C4 LED, with quantities set at one unit for each model. The contract period will run from January 1, 2018 through December 31, 2018, with four additional one-year renewal options available. Vendors must be registered in the MissouriBUYS system to participate and can submit bids electronically or via hard copy. The bid responses are due by December 21, 2017 at 2:00 PM CST, with delivery of flashlights required within 30 days after receipt of order to statewide locations. Pricing must be provided FOB destination with all handling and shipping charges included, and MoDOT will consider functionally equivalent products to the specified models.

The solicitation 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) businesses are also encouraged to participate. The contract includes cooperative purchasing provisions, allowing Missouri counties, cities, and other political entities to purchase from the resulting contract. Payment terms are set at Net 30 days, and MoDOT reserves the right to purchase using the state purchasing card (VISA). While no specific budget range is explicitly stated, the solicitation indicates that the award will be made to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder meeting the specifications. Vendors must specify maximum percentage increases for potential contract renewals, with these price increases subject to written justification and MoDOT approval.