Snow Removal Assistance Equipment with Operator

Missouri Department of Transportation's Central District is soliciting bids on snow removal assistance equipment with operators for the 2026-2027 winter season on an as-needed, if-needed basis under IFB MoDOT CD 0000000056SL, with proposals due September 29, 2026 at 2:00 p.m. Central Time via MissouriBUYS or hard copy delivery.

The scope covers Motor Graders and Challengers with blade units and operators across 15 Missouri counties: Boone, Callaway, Camden, Cole, Cooper, Crawford, Dent, Gasconade, Howard, Laclede, Maries, Miller, Moniteau, Phelps, and Washington. Bidders may submit pricing for any or all line items. Contractors are responsible for all mobilization costs, fuel, blades, tire chains, and equipment repairs. The contract requires operator training with daily risk assessments and potential additional 16-hour training programs at MoDOT's discretion.

Bidders must register in MissouriBUYS, comply with E-Verify for work authorization, and submit notarized affidavits verifying lawful presence (Exhibits A and B). Business entities must certify enrollment in a federal work authorization program and confirm they will not knowingly employ unauthorized aliens. Sole proprietors and partnership owners must individually attest to citizenship or lawful permanent residence status.

Insurance requirements include General Liability of not less than $600,000 per person and $4,000,000 aggregate, Business Automobile Liability at the same limits, and Missouri State Workers' Compensation with $1,000,000 employer's liability coverage.

Pricing shall be submitted as hourly rates for each equipment type per county. The contract period extends from notice of award through approximately April 30, 2027. MoDOT reserves the right to make multiple contract awards based on contractor location, equipment availability, and cost, with no guarantee of work. No price increases are permitted during the first six months. All bids remain valid for 90 days from opening. Award uses multiattribute scoring. No pre-bid conference or site visit is scheduled.