Tire Chains and Cables

The Missouri Department of Transportation (MoDOT) is seeking to establish a contract for tire chains and cables through an Invitation for Quote (IFQ) numbered 605CD19000344. The procurement specifically targets Glacier or Viking Tire Chains and Peerless or Volt Tire Cables in various sizes, with strict requirements for no alternative manufacturers or part numbers. The solicitation covers multiple tire chain and cable configurations, including 315/80R22.5 V-Bar tire chains, 11R-22.5 V-Bar tire chains, crosslinks for both sizes, and Z-style tire cables, with estimated quantities ranging from 30 to 200 units per line item. Responses were due by August 27, 2018, at 3:00 PM CDT, with the contract period extending from the Notice of Award through April 30, 2019. The evaluation criteria focus on an "all or none" basis, with the contract to be awarded to the lowest responsive bidder meeting all specified requirements. Pricing must be FOB destination with freight prepaid and allowed, and vendors are required to be registered in the MissouriBUYS procurement system to access full solicitation details.

The solicitation strongly encourages Minority Business Enterprise (MBE) and Women Business Enterprise (WBE) participation, with specific target goals of 10% MBE and 5% WBE involvement through subcontractors, suppliers, or joint ventures. Vendors are also asked to disclose Service-Disabled Veteran (SDV) or Service-Disabled Veteran Business (SDVE) participation and identify the origin of any non-domestic products. The procurement allows for cooperative purchasing, enabling Missouri counties, cities, and other political entities to potentially utilize the contract pricing, though MoDOT will not directly manage these additional purchases. Vendors must indicate any additional fees for credit card payments and confirm their ability to meet delivery requirements, which include shipping orders on individual pallets marked with order numbers to the MoDOT Warehouse in Jefferson City. While no specific budget range was explicitly stated, the solicitation suggests multiple line items with varying quantities, indicating a potentially significant procurement value. Pricing must remain valid for 90 days from the quote end date, with the possibility of price adjustments considered with proper written justification during the contract term.