Sweepster Front Mount Broom

The Missouri Department of Transportation (MoDOT) Central District is conducting an Invitation for Bid (IFB) for the procurement of three Sweepster Front Mount Brooms, specifically the Sweepster Model MCH, to be delivered to maintenance facilities in Salem, Cuba, and Jefferson City, Missouri. Each complete broom unit must include a Brush Head #QC32P8DM18, Swivel Kit #284612, and Drape Kit #28-10312-8. The solicitation (IFB605CD22002252) was open from May 4, 2022, to May 18, 2022, at 2:00 PM CDT, with a required delivery timeline of within 30 days after receipt of order. Vendors were instructed to submit bids electronically through the MissouriBUYS Statewide eProcurement System, with pricing to be quoted FOB destination and including all delivery charges. The contract will be awarded to the lowest and best bidder who meets all mandatory specifications and requirements, with evaluation criteria focusing on price, vendor responsibility, and compliance with technical specifications.

The IFB encourages participation from Minority Business Enterprises (MBE) and Women Business Enterprises (WBE), with specific participation goals of 10% MBE and 5% WBE. Additionally, the procurement includes provisions for Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Businesses and applies the Domestic Products Procurement Act, which offers a 10% price preference for goods manufactured or produced in the United States for purchases exceeding $25,000. The solicitation also includes cooperative purchasing provisions, allowing Missouri counties, cities, and other political entities to potentially purchase equipment at the same bid prices. While no specific incumbent vendor was mentioned, the procurement allows for hard copy bid submissions with prior buyer approval and includes standard state procurement provisions such as nondiscrimination, cancellation, and warranty requirements. Payment terms are set at Net 30 days, and the total procurement value appears to be for three broom units, though an exact budget range was not explicitly stated in the documents.