Skid-Mounted 1000 Gal. Sprayers

The Missouri Department of Transportation (MoDOT) and Missouri Highways and Transportation Commission (MHTC) are seeking bids for Skid-Mounted 1000 Gallon Right-of-Way Chemical Injection Sprayers through an Invitation for Bid (IFB) numbered IFB605CO17001373. The procurement involves acquiring specialized sprayer equipment with specific technical requirements, including a base 1000-gallon sprayer unit with optional components such as a gas-powered sprayer pump, front-mounted sprayhead and manifold, and GPS mapping and data unit. Vendors must be registered in the MissouriBUYS eProcurement system to access full solicitation details and submit bids. The bid period runs from June 19, 2017, to July 7, 2017, at 3:00 PM CDT, with the contract term commencing from the award date until July 31, 2018, and three possible one-year renewal options. Evaluation criteria will focus on compliance with technical specifications, pricing, vendor responsibility, and overall bid responsiveness. Pricing must be FOB destination with freight prepaid and allowed, and vendors should specify delivery timeframes and potential renewal period price increases.

The solicitation encourages participation from Minority Business Enterprises (MBE) and Women Business Enterprises (WBE), with specific goals of 10% MBE and 5% WBE participation through subcontractors, suppliers, or joint ventures. Service-Disabled Veteran Enterprise (SDVE) participation is also welcomed. Cooperative purchasing provisions allow Missouri counties, cities, and other political entities to potentially utilize the contract at negotiated prices. Liquidated damages of $100 per day per item may be assessed for late deliveries, and the state reserves the right to purchase using a state purchasing card (VISA). While no specific incumbent vendor is mentioned, the solicitation indicates that vendors proposing domestic products may receive preferential consideration. The agency is tax-exempt from Missouri Sales Tax, Missouri Use Tax, and Federal Excise Tax. Payment terms are set at Net 30 days, and vendors are expected to disclose any additional fees associated with credit card payments.