Spec TR Trap Rock

The Missouri Department of Transportation Northeast District is issuing an Invitation for Bid (IFB) for the procurement of approximately 10,775 tons of Spec TR Trap Rock aggregate material, specifically 1/4" crushed porphyry aggregate in dark or near black color meeting Grade A specifications per Missouri Standard Specifications for Highway Construction Section 1003. The material must be delivered to seven facilities across the Northeast District: Elsberry Maintenance Facility (200 tons), Bellflower Lot (1,250 tons), Troy Maintenance Facility (1,775 tons), Memphis Maintenance Facility (1,525 tons), Kirksville Maintenance Facility (1,775 tons), New Cambria Maintenance Facility (4,000 tons), and Moberly Maintenance Facility (1,250 tons). All delivery must be completed by May 1, 2026, with a minimum delivery rate of 250 tons per day, and pricing must be provided on an FOB Destination basis with all shipping and hauling costs included. The contract will be awarded on a line-by-line basis to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder(s) meeting all mandatory specifications, with payment terms of Net 45 upon invoice after delivery and receipt of correct billing. The solicitation opened on January 28, 2026 at 7:00 PM UTC and closes on February 12, 2026 at 7:00 PM UTC, with no pre-bid conference or site tour scheduled. Vendors must register with MissouriBUYS to submit responses electronically, provide unit prices for each delivery location, and ensure material compliance with MoDOT inspection standards, with potential deductions up to 60% for non-compliance and liquidated damages of $250 per day per line item for late delivery.

The solicitation includes set-asides encouraging participation of Minority Business Enterprise (MBE) and Women Business Enterprise (WBE) certified subcontractors and suppliers, while also offering Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Enterprise (SDVE) preference consideration. All bidders must comply with E-Verify enrollment requirements and submit appropriate work authorization documentation, as mandated by Missouri Revised Statutes Section 285.530 for contracts exceeding $5,000. For bids exceeding $25,000, vendors must complete and submit the Buy American Form (Exhibit N) certifying domestic manufacturing or compliant importation, and for bids exceeding $100,000, the Anti-Discrimination Against Israel Act Certification (Exhibit M) is required. The contract represents a blanket purchase agreement with no renewal options specified, and no specific budget range or award value is listed in the solicitation documents, though the total material volume of 10,775 tons suggests a substantial contract value. Questions regarding solicitation requirements should be directed to Bill Noyes, MoDOT Northeast District Senior Procurement Agent, at 660-385-8245 or william.noyes@modot.mo.gov.