Tow Plow Snow Plows and Parts

The Missouri Department of Transportation (MoDOT) has issued a Single Feasible Source (SFS) solicitation (SFS605CO19002501) for Tow Plow Snow Plows and Parts, specifically identifying Viking-Cives, Inc. as the sole source capable of providing trailer Tow Plows and related attachments that enable a single truck to clear 24 feet of highway. The procurement covers equipment and parts for specialized snow removal infrastructure, with a contract period from May 1, 2019, through April 30, 2020. The solicitation requires all potential vendors to be registered in the MissouriBUYS procurement system to access full terms and conditions. Responses could be submitted electronically through MissouriBUYS or as hard copy documents, with a submission deadline of May 7, 2019, at 6:30 PM GMT. Delivery terms are specified as Free On Board Destination with statewide delivery requirements, and payment terms are set at Net 30 Days. The procurement method is justified under Missouri Code of State Regulation 7 CSR 10-11.020, which allows waiving competitive bidding when supplies are proprietary and only available from a single manufacturer or distributor.

The solicitation does not specify any specific set-aside designations or restrictions on responding organizations. No incumbent vendors beyond Viking-Cives, Inc. are mentioned, and no specific integration requirements with existing infrastructure are detailed. The solicitation is open to all vendors who can meet the registration requirements, though Viking-Cives, Inc. is the identified sole source. For purchases over $5,000, MoDOT is required to post notice of the proposed purchase, and for purchases exceeding $25,000, additional advertising is mandated unless waived due to limited-time discount availability. While no specific award value or budget range is provided in the documents, the procurement covers specialized snow removal equipment for statewide use. The single feasible source determination is based on the proprietary nature of the Tow Plow equipment and its unique ability to clear significant highway width with a single truck.