Tire Chains, Crosslinks and Cables

The Missouri Department of Transportation (MoDOT) Southwest District is seeking bids for tire chains, crosslinks, and cables that meet National Association of Chain Manufacturers (NACM) specifications through an Invitation for Bid (IFB) numbered IFB605SW24000950. The procurement specifically covers Z-style tire cables for 11R/22.5 rear wheels and 315/80/R22.5 front wheels, along with replacement crosslinks and bands, all of which must be color-coded to match Z-style specifications. The contract will be awarded on an "all or none" basis to the lowest responsive bidder, with orders to be placed on an as-needed basis from the award date through January 31, 2025, and with the option for three additional one-year renewals. Bids are due by November 28, 2023, at 2:00 PM CST, and must be submitted electronically through the MissouriBUYS Statewide eProcurement System. Evaluation criteria will focus on pricing, vendor responsibility, and compliance with all mandatory requirements specified in the solicitation. Pricing must include all freight costs and delivery to MoDOT locations within the Southwest District, with payment terms set at Net 30 days.

The solicitation encourages participation from Minority Business Enterprises (MBE) and Women Business Enterprises (WBE), with specific goals of 10% MBE and 5% WBE participation through subcontractors, suppliers, joint ventures, or other arrangements. Service-Disabled Veteran Enterprises (SDVEs) are also invited to participate. For purchases over $25,000, vendors must comply with Buy American Act requirements and provide necessary certifications. Vendors must be registered in the MissouriBUYS system with an approved status to be eligible for award. While no specific incumbent vendors are mentioned, the solicitation includes an escalation clause that allows for price increase requests after the first six months of the contract, subject to MoDOT's approval and documentation. The contract will be funded through MoDOT's normal budgetary sources, and the agency reserves the right to increase or decrease quantities as needed. Cooperative purchasing options are available for other Missouri government entities, though MoDOT will not be directly involved in those potential transactions.