Signal Pole with 34' Ft Mast Arm

The Missouri Department of Transportation (MoDOT) is seeking bids for a MoDOT Type C traffic signal pole with a 34-foot mast arm for an A Base, specifically located in Phelps County, Missouri. The procurement, identified by solicitation number IFB605CD20001873, requires the delivery of one signal pole complete with all necessary anchor bolts and hardware to 351 Sally Road in Rolla, Missouri. The equipment must conform to MoDOT's Standard Specifications for Highway Construction, Standard Plans, and Approved Products List. Bid submissions are being accepted electronically through the MissouriBUYS Statewide eProcurement System or via hard copy, with a bid period running from February 28, 2020, at 2:00 PM GMT to March 4, 2020, at 7:00 PM GMT. The evaluation criteria will focus on the lowest and best responsive bid that meets all mandatory specifications, with pricing to include shipping costs and be quoted FOB destination. Delivery requirements include providing a delivery schedule at least two business days prior to shipment, with a minimum delivery of 500 tons per day during normal business hours.

The solicitation strongly encourages participation from Minority Business Enterprises (MBE) and Women Business Enterprises (WBE), with specific goals of 10% MBE and 5% WBE participation through various arrangements such as subcontractors, suppliers, or joint ventures. Service-Disabled Veteran (SDV) and Service-Disabled Veteran Business (SDVE) vendors are also encouraged to participate. While no specific incumbent vendor is identified, the bid documents indicate that all equipment must be new, of current production, and available for marketing by the manufacturer. The Missouri Highways and Transportation Commission (MHTC) reserves the right to purchase the goods using a state purchasing card (VISA), and vendors must maintain good standing with the Secretary of State of Missouri and the Missouri Department of Revenue. No specific total contract value or budget range is explicitly stated in the procurement documents, though the solicitation is for a single signal pole unit. Payment terms are set at Net 30 days, and the contract will be governed by the laws of the State of Missouri.