Spec 3 Aggregate

The Missouri Department of Transportation (MoDOT) Northeast District is seeking a vendor to supply and deliver 2,100 tons of Spec 3 Aggregate across four locations in Northeast Missouri: Kirksville (500 tons), Macon (800 tons), Moberly (500 tons), and New Cambria (300 tons). The solicitation, identified as IFB605NE24002382, is an Invitation for Bid with a bid period running from May 23, 2024, to June 7, 2024, with bids due by 1:00 PM CDT on the closing date. The aggregate must conform to the 2023 Missouri Standard Specification for Highway Construction, specifically Section 1006: Grade A or B, with precise gradation requirements for various sieve sizes. Deliveries must be a minimum of 250 tons per day, with no deliveries permitted on weekends or holidays unless specifically authorized. The award will be made on an "All or Nothing" basis to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder, with all unit prices required to include delivery costs (F.O.B. Destination). Payment terms are net 30 days, with full payment made after completion of delivery and receipt of a correct invoice.

The solicitation encourages participation from Minority Business Enterprises (MBE) and Women Business Enterprises (WBE), with goals of 10% MBE and 5% WBE participation. Service-Disabled Veteran Enterprises (SDVEs) may also receive preference. Liquidated damages of $250 per day per item may be assessed for late deliveries, and the contractor must provide appropriate weight tickets and meet quality control requirements under MoDOT's QC/QA program. While no incumbent vendor is specifically identified, the contract includes provisions for material inspection at the point of manufacture, intermediate storage, or destination. The total estimated value of the contract is not explicitly stated, but the procurement involves 2,100 tons of aggregate across four locations. Bidders must comply with the Domestic Products Procurement Act and provide preference for American-made goods, with the potential for price reductions of up to 60% for materials that do not meet the specified quality requirements.