Specific Rapid Set Cement

The Missouri Department of Transportation (MoDOT) Kansas City District is conducting a Single Feasible Source (SFS) procurement for a specific rapid set cement product from CTS Cement Manufacturing Corporation. The solicitation (SFS605KC21001467) seeks a bulk rapid set cement specifically designed for patching dense road overlays with unique performance characteristics, including the ability to reach high strengths within one to two hours and provide controlled cracking. The procurement is limited to CTS Cement Manufacturing Corporation, which has been determined to be the sole source capable of providing this specialized cement material. The solicitation was posted on March 8, 2021, with responses due by March 19, 2021, at 2:00 PM CDT. The contract period will extend from the date of award through March 31, 2022, and will be awarded on a firm fixed pricing "low bid" basis. All bid responses must be submitted electronically through the MissouriBUYS eProcurement system, with potential exceptions for hard copy submissions approved by the buyer five business days prior to the closing date.

The solicitation encourages participation from Minority Business Enterprises (MBE) and Women Business Enterprises (WBE), with specific goals of 10% MBE and 5% WBE participation through subcontractors, suppliers, or joint ventures. Service-Disabled Veteran (SDV) and Service-Disabled Veteran Business Enterprise (SDVE) participation is also encouraged, though not mandatory. Payment terms are set at Net 30 days, with full payment to be made after completion of all deliveries and receipt of a correct invoice, and no partial payments permitted. The Missouri Department of Transportation reserves the right to make purchases using a state purchasing card (VISA), with vendors required to specify any additional fees associated with credit card payments. While no specific budget range is explicitly stated, the solicitation is structured as a low-bid procurement, suggesting cost-effectiveness as a key consideration. Deliveries may commence immediately upon issuance of a purchase order or notice to proceed, with all deliveries to be made Free On Board Destination.