Sweepster Front Mount Broom

The Missouri Department of Transportation (MoDOT) Central District issued an Invitation for Bid (IFB) for the procurement of two Sweepster Model MCH Front Mount Brooms, including specified components such as a brush head (#QC32P8DM18), swivel kit (#284612), and drape kit (#28-10312-8). The solicitation is open to all qualified vendors and requires delivery to two maintenance facilities located in Cuba (7149 Old Hwy 66, Cuba, MO 65453) and Rolla (351 Sally Rd, Rolla, MO 65401), with delivery to be completed during daylight hours on weekdays with a MoDOT representative present. Bids are due electronically through MissouriBUYS or by hard copy delivery by March 26, 2026, at 12:00 PM Central Time, with no pre-bid conference or site tour scheduled. The contract period extends from Notice of Award through March 31, 2027, with three additional one-year renewal options at MoDOT's sole discretion. All bidders must be registered in MissouriBUYS, maintain current authorization with the Missouri Secretary of State and Department of Revenue, and provide adequate liability insurance naming MoDOT and the Missouri Highways and Transportation Commission as additional insureds. Pricing must include all packing, handling, and shipping charges, with payment terms set at Net 45 days. MoDOT reserves the right to adjust quantities from the estimated two units, and bids remain valid for 90 days from opening.

Bidders offering domestically manufactured products qualify for a ten percent preference under Missouri's Buy American Act for purchases exceeding $25,000, requiring completion of Form MO 300-1102N certifying the point of manufacture for finished products. Vendors are encouraged to pursue minority business enterprise (MBE), women business enterprise (WBE), and service-disabled veteran-owned business (SDVE) participation. The solicitation does not identify any incumbent vendors or current contractors, and no specific budget range or award value is disclosed in the procurement documents. All price increase requests during the contract term require written justification and MoDOT approval, with no increases permitted during the first six months of any contract period. Supporting documentation proving compliance with domestic products procurement requirements may be requested, and bidders must certify under penalty of law that all information provided is accurate.