Self-Propelled Telescopic Boom Lift

The Missouri Department of Transportation (MoDOT), St. Louis District, has issued an Invitation for Bid (IFB) for the procurement of a used Genie Self-Propelled Telescopic Boom Model S-65 Trax or a functionally equivalent piece of equipment. The equipment must be delivered to the MoDOT St. Clair Maintenance Building in St. Clair, Missouri, and must meet specific requirements, including being no more than 5 years old and having fewer than 500 hours of use. The bid will be evaluated using a 100-point system that considers price (50 points), equipment condition/hours (30 points), equipment options/features (10 points), availability/proximity of dealer parts/service (5 points), and warranty (5 points). The original bid opening date was April 22, 2021, but through multiple addendums, the final bid closing date was extended to May 14, 2021, at 10:00 am Central Time. Bidders are required to include delivery costs in their pricing and are encouraged to submit specification sheets and product literature if not bidding on the specified model. The bid will be awarded to the lowest and best bidder based on the evaluation criteria.

The solicitation encourages participation from Minority Business Enterprises (MBE) and Women Business Enterprises (WBE), with goals of 10% MBE and 5% WBE participation. Service-Disabled Veteran (SDV) and Service-Disabled Veteran Business (SDVE) participation is also encouraged, and bidders must provide information on any goods not manufactured in the United States. The contract includes provisions for cooperative purchasing, allowing Missouri counties, cities, and other political entities to potentially utilize the awarded contract. There are no specific set-aside requirements mentioned, and no incumbent vendor is identified. The payment terms are net 30 days, and the equipment must be delivered FOB destination. While a specific award value or budget range is not explicitly stated, the procurement is focused on acquiring a specific type of used heavy equipment for the MoDOT St. Louis District, with potential for broader use by other local government entities.