Tasmanian Diggers with options

The Missouri Department of Transportation (MoDOT) Southwest District is conducting a Single Feasible Source (SFS) procurement for Tasmanian Digger rotary augers and associated parts, specifically targeting the Greene County area. The solicitation, identified by the number SFS605SW20002189, has identified Accent Sales and Service Company as the sole-source, direct manufacturer of the Tasmanian Digger equipment. This procurement is based on the proprietary nature of the product, which is only available from this single manufacturer. The solicitation was posted on April 9, 2020, with responses due by April 16, 2020, at 4:00 PM GMT. The contract period will run from the award date through May 1, 2021, with payment terms set at Net 30 Days. Vendors can submit responses either electronically through the MissouriBUYS eProcurement system or via hard copy. No specific quantity of Tasmanian Diggers was indicated in the solicitation documents, and no bidders' conference or site visit was scheduled.

There are no specific set-aside designations or restrictions on organizational types mentioned in the solicitation documents. No incumbent vendors or current contractors were identified, and no details were provided about existing infrastructure or technology integration requirements. While the total estimated value of the contract was not specified, the solicitation indicates that for purchases over $5,000, MoDOT must post a notice of the proposed purchase, and for purchases over $25,000, additional advertising is required. The single feasible source determination was made under Missouri Code of State Regulation 7 CSR 10-11.020, which allows for waiver of competitive bidding when supplies are proprietary and only available from the manufacturer or a single distributor. The solicitation notes that the discounted price must be at least 10% less than the current contract or comparable market price. No minority or disadvantaged business enterprise requirements were mentioned in the documentation.