Tire Chains and Crosslinks

The Missouri Department of Transportation's (MoDOT) Northeast District is soliciting quotes for tire chains and crosslinks through an Invitation for Quote (IFQ) numbered IFQ605NE18000437. The procurement seeks cable, twistlink, and v-bar type tire chains and crosslinks that meet National Association of Chain Manufacturers (NACM) specifications regarding case hardening and alloy content, to be delivered to the MoDOT Northeast District facility in Hannibal, Missouri. The solicitation includes 16 line items with varying quantities, ranging from 2 to 75 pairs of tire chains and 25 to 75 crosslinks for different tire sizes. Key deliverables include multiple chain types for various vehicle specifications, with precise requirements around manufacturing standards. The solicitation opened on August 22, 2017, with responses due by September 6, 2017, at 2:00 PM CDT, and complete delivery required no later than October 31, 2017. The award will be made on an "All or Nothing" basis to the lowest and best responsive vendor that meets all mandatory specifications, with pricing to remain valid for 90 days from the quote end date.

The solicitation strongly encourages Minority Business Enterprise (MBE) and Women Business Enterprise (WBE) participation, with specific goals of 10% MBE and 5% WBE involvement through subcontractors, suppliers, joint ventures, or other meaningful arrangements. Service-Disabled Veteran (SDV) and Service-Disabled Veteran Business (SDVE) preferences are also considered. Vendors must be registered in the MissouriBUYS procurement system to participate, which allows full access to solicitation terms and conditions. The contract will be awarded with Free on Board (FOB) destination shipping terms, with all packing, handling, and shipping charges included in the bid price. Payment terms are net 30 days, with payment made in full after complete delivery and receipt of a correct invoice, and no partial deliveries or payments will be accepted. While no specific budget range or award value is explicitly stated, the solicitation covers multiple line items of tire chains and crosslinks, suggesting a potentially significant procurement value. MoDOT reserves the right to increase or decrease quantities at the same unit price, providing flexibility in the final contract execution.