Tire Chains, Crosslinks and Cables

The Missouri Department of Transportation (MoDOT) Central District is seeking bids for tire chains, crosslinks, and cables through Invitation for Bid (IFB) number IFB605CD21000196. The procurement specifically requests Glacier or Viking tire chains and Peerless or Volt tire cables in various sizes, with no alternative manufacturers permitted. The exact quantities include 21 pairs of 315/80R22.5 V-BAR tire chains, 200 V-Bar crosslinks, 120 pairs of 11R-22.5 V-Bar tire chains, 300 V-Bar crosslinks, 55 pairs of 315/80R22.5 Z-style tire cables, and 50 pairs of 315/80R22.5 Z-style tire cables for Michelin tires. The bid was posted on August 7, 2020, with responses due by August 17, 2020, at 3:00 PM CDT. All orders must be delivered by October 1, 2020, and must be shipped on individual pallets marked with purchase order numbers. The contract will be awarded on an "all or none" basis to the lowest responsive bidder meeting all specified requirements, with pricing to be FOB destination, freight prepaid and allowed.

The solicitation encourages participation from Minority Business Enterprises (MBE) and Women Business Enterprises (WBE), with specific goals of 10% MBE and 5% WBE participation. MoDOT has structured the procurement to allow cooperative purchasing opportunities for Missouri counties, cities, and other political entities, though MoDOT will not directly issue purchase orders or make payments for these additional entities. While no specific incumbent vendor is mentioned, the solicitation includes provisions for potential Service-Disabled Veteran (SDV) and domestic product considerations. The procurement does not specify a precise award value or budget range, but the total estimated quantity is approximately 696 units. Payment terms are set at Net 30 days, and MoDOT reserves the right to increase or decrease the ordered quantities as needed. Vendors must provide manufacturer and part numbers exactly as specified and are prohibited from offering alternative products.