Semi-Truck and Trailer Maintenance, Repair and Parts

The Missouri Department of Corrections is issuing an Invitation for Bid (IFB) for semi-truck and trailer maintenance, repair, and parts services at the Eastern Region Commodity Warehouse in Bonne Terre, Missouri. The procurement seeks a qualified contractor to provide comprehensive maintenance and repair services for five International/Freightliner Class 6, 7, and 8 semi-trucks and seven 48-53 foot Great Dane trailers on both scheduled and emergency bases. Required services include in-shop repairs with a five business day start requirement, mobile repairs at work sites with a five business day response requirement, and emergency mobile repairs at roadsides and weigh stations with a four hour response requirement. The contractor's repair facility must be located within 25 miles of Bonne Terre and capable of handling Class 8 semi-trucks, and pricing shall be submitted as firm, fixed hourly labor rates for four distinct service categories (in-shop repairs, standard mobile repairs, after-hours mobile repairs, and emergency mobile repairs) plus a firm percentage markup over manufacturer's suggested retail price for miscellaneous parts and supplies. Qualified contractors must demonstrate a minimum of five years' experience on Class 6, 7, and 8 semi-trucks, employ only certified technicians, and comply with E-Verify work authorization requirements and Missouri Secretary of State business registration. The contractor must provide a minimum 30-day warranty on labor and standard manufacturer's warranty on parts, with all warranty work completed at no cost to the Department. Sealed bids must be submitted electronically through MissouriBUYS by 2:00 p.m. Central Time on Thursday, April 23, 2026, with the contract period running one year from award date and two optional one-year renewal periods available.

The procurement does not identify an incumbent contractor, as no current contract exists for these services. Preference points are available for qualifying vendors, including 5-15 bonus points for organizations meeting Missouri's Organizations for the Blind/Sheltered Workshop participation requirements, 3 bonus points for Service-Disabled Veteran Business Enterprise certified vendors, and a 10 percent preference for compliance with the Domestic Products Procurement Act. The solicitation uses multiattribute scoring for evaluation of proposals. All pricing must be submitted as firm and fixed for the entire contract duration, including renewal periods, with no "TBD" responses or administrative fees permitted, and all work is priced on an FOB Destination, Freight Prepaid and Allowed basis covering all counties within the Eastern Region. Payment terms require settlement within 45 calendar days of invoice receipt, with invoices submitted to DOC.Payables@doc.mo.gov. The procurement officer is Craig Lee, reachable at (573) 526-0591 or craig.lee@doc.mo.gov. No specific award value or budget range is disclosed in the solicitation documents.