Self-Serve Wash Bay Equipment - Ballas

The Missouri Department of Transportation's St. Louis District seeks bids for a one-time procurement of self-serve wash bay equipment and complete installation services at the Ballas Maintenance Building located at 12001 N. Forty Dr., Town and Country, MO 63131. The project requires qualified suppliers to provide and install a comprehensive vehicle wash system featuring a D&S mini stack unit (30"x36") with a 5 HP single-phase CAT 530 pump capable of supporting multiple wash functions including low-pressure presoak with salt neutralizer, degreaser, high-pressure hot soap, high-pressure cold rinse, clear coat protectant, and foam brush application. The complete system must include two wall-mounted stainless steel brackets with high-pressure wands, one stainless steel bracket with foam brush, an 8-position stainless steel rotary switch with auto shutoff timer, control unit, and foam brush system. Awarded contractors must submit materials lists, manufacturer specifications, shop drawings, and installation procedures within 10 calendar days of receiving the Notice to Proceed and complete all installation work by July 31, 2026. MoDOT will provide a dedicated 120/240 single-phase electrical circuit, hot and cold-water supply lines with valve, and 1/2-inch airline, while the contractor is responsible for final electrical connections, conduit and low-voltage wiring installation, and final supply line and airline connections. Additional deliverables include two five-gallon buckets each of salt neutralizer, degreaser, foam soap, and high-pressure soap; an additional foam brush and high-pressure wand; and two replacement hoses, along with at least five complete operating cycles for adjustment and a minimum one-hour training session for MoDOT employees. The bid due date is March 27, 2026, and a prebid site visit is available by appointment only. Successful bidders must provide skilled, experienced workmen and offer a minimum one-year labor and parts warranty followed by an additional two-year parts-only warranty beginning upon MoDOT's acceptance and operation of the equipment.

The procurement documents do not specify set-aside designations, minority or disadvantaged enterprise restrictions, or reserve specific organization types from responding to this solicitation. No incumbent vendors, current contractors, or existing infrastructure integration requirements are identified in the available documentation. Evaluation criteria and possible award values or budget ranges have not been disclosed in the posted materials. Bidders should refer to the complete Scope of Work and supplier specification documents for detailed technical requirements and any additional evaluation standards that may apply to the award determination process.