Spec 6A Sand

The Missouri Department of Transportation Northeast District is issuing an Invitation for Bid (IFB) MODOT NE 0000000027SL for the procurement of Spec 6A Natural Sand (creek sand, washed) to be delivered to seven facilities across the Northeast District, including Lancaster, Brock Lot, Edina, Elsberry, Troy, Warrenton, and Shelbina. The total procurement comprises 11,100 tons of material with individual line items ranging from 800 to 2,500 tons per location, with unit prices required to be submitted on an FOB destination basis inclusive of all delivery costs. The material must comply with Missouri Standard Specifications for Highway Construction Section 1002 and meet specific gradation requirements, with delivery to be completed by May 1, 2026, at a minimum rate of 250 tons per day and excluding weekends and official state holidays unless authorized. The bid opened on January 28, 2026, and is due February 10, 2026, at 7:00 PM through electronic submission via the MissouriBUYS system, with no pre-bid conference or facility tour scheduled. Award will be determined on a line-by-line basis to the lowest responsive bidder(s) based on compliance with mandatory specifications and pricing, with payment terms of Net 45 days following delivery and receipt of correct invoicing. Evaluation criteria include material quality assurance with potential deductions up to 20 percent per testing category (maximum 60 percent combined) for specification non-compliance, and liquidated damages of $250 per day per item will be assessed for delivery delays beyond the May 1, 2026, completion date.

Bidders must satisfy E-Verify enrollment requirements and federal work authorization program compliance, with documentation including completed E-Verify Memorandum of Understanding or Employment Eligibility Verification pages and sworn affidavits confirming lawful presence for sole proprietors and partners. For bids exceeding $100,000, bidders must complete Exhibit M (Anti-Discrimination Against Israel Act Certification), and for bids exceeding $25,000, Exhibit N (Buy American Form) is required. Contractors must maintain adequate liability insurance naming MoDOT as an additional insured. The solicitation is structured as a Blanket Purchase Agreement with MoDOT reserving the right to increase or decrease quantities. No incumbent vendors or specific set-asides for disadvantaged enterprises are listed in the solicitation materials. Questions regarding bid requirements should be directed to Bill Noyes, MoDOT Northeast District Senior Procurement Agent, at 660-385-8245 or william.noyes@modot.mo.gov, while technical support may be obtained through solicitations@oa.mo.gov.