Snow Removal Assistance Equipment with Operator

The Missouri Department of Transportation (MoDOT) Northeast District has issued an Invitation for Bid (IFB) seeking snow removal assistance equipment with operators for the 2019-2020 winter season across multiple counties, including Adair County. The solicitation (IFB605NE20000619) is requesting bids for various types of equipment such as motorgraders, loaders, dump trucks, tractor-trailer low-boy units, and escort vehicles, each with qualified operators to provide on-call, as-needed snow removal services. Vendors are not required to bid on all items but can submit bids for specific equipment types and geographic areas they can service. The bid period runs from August 30, 2019, to September 19, 2019, at 7:00:00 PM GMT. MoDOT will provide mandatory operator training at no cost, including up to 16 hours of snow removal operations safety training and an additional 8 hours of cargo securement training for tractor-trailer operators. The evaluation criteria will be based on a "lowest and best" principle, considering factors such as contractor location, equipment availability, and contract costs. Payment will be computed based on actual time on site, with MoDOT providing fuel and carbide steel cutting edges for motorgraders.

The IFB encourages participation from Minority Business Enterprises (MBE) with a goal of 10% and Women Business Enterprises (WBE) with a goal of 5%, and may also consider service-disabled veteran-owned businesses. There are no incumbent contractors identified, and no guaranteed minimum work volume is specified. Vendors must be registered in the MissouriBUYS system to participate and must maintain required insurance coverage, including general liability, automobile liability, and workers' compensation insurance. The contract will allow for multiple awards and will be made on a case-by-case, item-by-item, and county-by-county basis. While no specific budget range is listed, pricing will be based on hourly rates for equipment and operators, including standby time and operator training rates. Contractors will be responsible for providing their own tire chains and/or 4-wheel drive capabilities, and escort vehicles must meet specific lighting requirements matching MoDOT Fleet "Level 4" standards.