Tow Plow Snow Plows and Parts

The Missouri Department of Transportation (MoDOT) has issued a Single Feasible Source (SFS) solicitation for Tow Plow Snow Plows and Parts, specifically targeting Viking-Cives, Inc. as the sole provider of specialized trailer Tow Plows and related attachments that enable a single truck to clear 24 feet of highway. The procurement covers equipment and parts for snow removal, with a contract period from May 1, 2018, through April 30, 2019. The solicitation, identified as SFS605CO18002278, was posted on MissouriBUYS from April 17, 2018, to April 23, 2018, with responses due by 3:00 PM CDT on April 23, 2018. To participate, vendors must be registered in the MissouriBUYS procurement system to access full solicitation details. The procurement follows Missouri's single feasible source regulations, which allow waiving competitive bidding when supplies are proprietary and only available from one manufacturer or distributor. Delivery terms are Free On Board Destination with statewide delivery, and payment terms are Net 30 Days.

The solicitation does not specify any set-aside designations or restrictions on responding organizations beyond the MissouriBUYS registration requirement. No incumbent vendors other than Viking-Cives, Inc. are mentioned, and no specific budget range or award value is provided in the documentation. The procurement is open to all vendors who can meet the registration requirements, though the single feasible source determination effectively limits competition to Viking-Cives, Inc. The solicitation indicates that for purchases over $5,000, MoDOT must post notice of the proposed purchase, and for purchases over $25,000, additional advertising requirements apply. However, these advertising requirements may be waived if the supplies are available at a discount for a limited time. MoDOT will monitor the market for developing competition in this equipment category, suggesting potential future competitive procurement opportunities.