Tire Chains and Cables

The Missouri Department of Transportation (MoDOT) Central District is seeking an Invitation for Quote (IFQ) for the procurement of specific tire chains and cables for its transportation fleet. The solicitation requests bids for Glacier or Viking tire chains and Peerless or Volt tire cables in various sizes, with precise quantities including 8 pairs of 315/80R22.5 V-Bar tire chains, 82 pairs of 11R-22.5 V-Bar tire chains, 50 crosslinks for each tire size, 46 pairs of 315/80R22.5 Z-style tire cables, and 24 pairs of 315/80R22.5 Z-style tire cables specifically for Michelin tires. The procurement is strictly limited to the specified manufacturers and part numbers, with no alternatives accepted. The solicitation opened on August 19, 2019, and closed on August 26, 2019, at 3:00 PM CDT, with required delivery by October 31, 2019, to a location in Jefferson City, Missouri. The contract period will run from the Notice of Award through April 30, 2020, with the award to be made on an "all or none" basis to the lowest responsive bidder meeting all requirements. Pricing must be FOB destination, with all packing, handling, and shipping charges included, and all orders must be shipped on individual pallets marked with order numbers.

The solicitation encourages participation from Minority Business Enterprises (MBE) and Women Business Enterprises (WBE), with target goals of 10% MBE and 5% WBE participation through subcontractors, suppliers, or joint ventures. Vendors must be registered in the MissouriBUYS system to participate and review the full terms and conditions. The procurement includes provisions for Service-Disabled Veteran (SDV) preferences and allows for cooperative purchasing by Missouri counties, cities, and other political entities at the same pricing, though MoDOT will not be directly involved in those transactions. While specific award values are not explicitly stated, the solicitation covers a comprehensive set of tire chains and cables for MoDOT's Central District fleet. Payment terms are set at Net 30 days, and the state reserves the right to purchase using a state purchasing card (VISA). The solicitation also includes standard terms related to delivery, price escalation, and the potential to increase or decrease quantities as needed by MoDOT.