Specific Rapid Set Cement

The Missouri Department of Transportation (MoDOT), specifically the Kansas City District, is conducting a Single Feasible Source (SFS) solicitation for a very specific type of rapid set cement manufactured exclusively by CTS Cement Manufacturing. The solicitation, identified as SFS605KC24000013, seeks bulk cement to be used as a specialized patching material for dense overlay road projects, with precise performance requirements including the ability to reach high strengths within one to two hours and provide controlled cracking. The procurement is designed to acquire a proprietary cement product that has been extensively tested and deemed fully compatible with MoDOT's specific patching operations. The solicitation will be awarded on a firm fixed low bid pricing basis, with a contract period running from the Notice to Proceed through July 27, 2024. The bid opening period was from July 7, 2023, to July 21, 2023, at 2:00 PM CDT, with all responses required to be submitted electronically through the MissouriBUYS Statewide eProcurement System. Evaluation criteria will focus on the lowest and best bid that complies with all mandatory specifications and requirements, with particular attention to the vendor's ability to meet the precise technical specifications of the rapid set cement.

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 various arrangements including subcontractors, suppliers, and joint ventures. While this is a single feasible source procurement, MoDOT has provided an opportunity for other vendors to contest the determination or provide information about their ability to supply similar commodities. The procurement is subject to the Domestic Products Procurement Act, which offers a 10% price preference for products manufactured or produced in the United States for purchases over $25,000. Payment terms are set at Net 30 days, with full payment made after completion of all deliveries and receipt of a correct invoice, and no partial payments permitted. The State of Missouri is exempt from paying Missouri Sales Tax, Missouri Use Tax, and Federal Excise Tax. While no specific award value is explicitly stated, the solicitation suggests this is a targeted procurement for a specialized road maintenance material with potentially significant infrastructure implications for the Kansas City District.