Rock Crusher and Track Hoe Rental

The Missouri Department of Transportation (MoDOT) Central District has issued an Invitation for Bid (IFB605CD21000007) for the monthly rental of a track-mounted rock crusher and a track hoe excavator to be used at the Camdenton, MO maintenance facility from September 1-30, 2020. The rock crusher must meet specific requirements, including being equivalent to or greater than a KPI FT4250CC model, featuring a magnet for catching foreign metal, screening and recirculation capabilities, and a 3-bar MPR rotor. The track hoe must have a 22-ton weight rating, a 42-inch minimum bucket size, and a hydraulic thumb. Vendors must deliver both pieces of equipment to the maintenance facility by August 31, 2020, and provide one day of training upon delivery. The bid submission period opened on July 2, 2020, at 2:00 PM GMT and closed on July 9, 2020, at 8:00 PM GMT. The contract will be awarded as a package deal to a single vendor based on the lowest and best bid that meets all mandatory specifications and requirements. Vendors must be registered in the MissouriBUYS procurement system to participate.

The solicitation encourages Minority Business Enterprise (MBE) and Women Business Enterprise (WBE) participation, with goals of 10% MBE and 5% WBE through subcontractors, suppliers, or joint ventures. Service-Disabled Veteran (SDV) preferences may also apply. The contract includes specific insurance requirements, including general liability and automobile liability coverage of $500,000 per person and $3,000,000 per occurrence, as well as workers' compensation insurance. Payment terms are net 30 days with FOB destination delivery. Liquidated damages of $250 per day per item may be assessed for late delivery. While no specific budget range is explicitly stated, vendors are required to provide monthly rental pricing for both the rock crusher and track hoe. The bid documents do not mention any incumbent vendors or existing infrastructure requirements. Interested vendors must carefully review the detailed specifications and comply with all requirements outlined in the solicitation documents to be considered for the contract.