Robot Pipe Inspection Tool

The Missouri Department of Transportation (MoDOT), specifically the Kansas City district, is conducting a one-time procurement for a Robotic Pipe Inspection Tool through Invitation for Bid (IFB) number IFB605KC18001822. The solicitation seeks a highly specialized robotic system capable of inspecting pipes ranging from 8" to 36" in diameter, with comprehensive technical requirements including a modular and portable design featuring a crawler/camera, control console, cable reel, and power supply. The required system must have DVD or jump drive recording capabilities (Windows compatible), a minimum of 1000' of cable, top and down-manhole cable protectors, an interchangeable wheel attachment system, steerable operation, and a camera with full pan and tilt functionality with 10x zoom. The bid opened on March 7, 2018, at 2:00 PM CST and will close on March 19, 2018, at 11:00 AM CDT, with delivery expected FOB destination and payment terms of Net 30 days. Evaluation criteria will focus on the lowest responsive and responsible bid that meets all mandatory specifications, with the successful vendor required to provide comprehensive training within 14 days of delivery covering safe operation and routine maintenance.

The solicitation actively 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 Business Enterprises (SDVE) are also welcomed to participate, and vendors must be registered on the MissouriBUYS procurement system to access full solicitation details. While no specific incumbent vendor is identified, the procurement includes standard insurance requirements, including general liability ($500,000 per person/$3,000,000 per occurrence), automobile liability with similar limits, and Missouri State Workers' Compensation coverage. Vendors must also disclose any foreign-manufactured goods included in their bid and comply with Domestic Product Procurement requirements. Although no explicit budget range is provided, the solicitation suggests this is a single-unit procurement for a specialized pipe inspection tool, with the total contract value dependent on the winning vendor's pricing.