Sweepster Front Mount Broom

The Missouri Department of Transportation (MoDOT) Central District is soliciting bids for four Sweepster Front Mount Brooms through an Invitation for Bid (IFB) numbered IFB605CD19002652. The procurement specifically requires Sweepster Model MCH Front Mount Brooms with precise specifications, including Brush Head #QC32P8DM18, Swivel Kit #284612, and Drape Kit #28-10312-8. The brooms will be delivered to four maintenance facilities located in Camdenton, Columbia, Nebo, and Williamsburg, Missouri. The bid was released on May 21, 2019, with a firm submission deadline of May 29, 2019, at 11:00 AM CDT. Delivery of the equipment is required within 30 days after receipt of order, and the contract period extends from the Notice of Award through October 31, 2019. Vendors must be registered in the MissouriBUYS Statewide eProcurement System to participate, and the contract will be awarded to the lowest and best responsive bidder based on compliance with mandatory specifications and requirements.

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. Vendors are also asked to indicate Service-Disabled Veteran (SDV) participation and whether their products are manufactured domestically. The bid includes cooperative purchasing provisions, allowing Missouri counties, cities, and other political entities to potentially utilize the contract pricing, though MoDOT will not be responsible for those transactions. While no specific budget range is explicitly stated, the initial purchase is for four units. Payment terms are Net 30 Days, and the State of Missouri reserves the right to purchase using the state purchasing card. Vendors must provide pricing FOB Destination, with all packing, handling, and shipping charges included in the bid price.