Trailer Mounted Bridge Inspection Platform Unit

The Missouri Department of Transportation (MoDOT) is seeking to procure a single Trailer Mounted Bridge Inspection Platform Unit through an Invitation for Bid (IFB) numbered IFB605CO18002472. The procurement is specifically for a new trailer-mounted platform with detailed technical requirements, including a minimum 1,000-pound platform load capacity, 180-degree platform rotation, minimum 18-foot under-bridge drop depth, and 35-foot horizontal reach. The unit must be new and produced no earlier than the 2017 production year, featuring a minimum 16 HP gasoline engine with automatic idle, hydraulic operation for all movements, three control stations, and safety features such as emergency kill switches. Bids will be evaluated using a 100-point scoring system: 50 points for cost, 25 points for warranty coverage and unit features, 15 points for delivery timeline, and 10 points for other response information. The bid solicitation was posted on May 15, 2018, with responses due by May 29, 2018, at 3:00 PM CDT, and the contract period will run from the date of award until July 31, 2018.

MoDOT actively encourages participation from Minority Business Enterprises (MBE) and Women-Owned Business Enterprises (WBE), with specific goals of 10% MBE and 5% WBE participation through subcontractors, suppliers, or joint ventures. Vendors must be registered in the MissouriBUYS system to participate in the bidding process. The unit will be delivered to the MoDOT Garage at 830 MoDOT Drive in Jefferson City, Missouri, with delivery required between 8:00 a.m. and 3:00 p.m., Monday through Friday, and 24 hours advance notice mandatory. The winning vendor must provide comprehensive training for operators and mechanics within 30 days of delivery, covering safe operation and maintenance. Pricing must be provided as FOB destination with all freight costs included in the unit price, and vendors are invited to offer discounts off MSRP for optional equipment. While no specific budget range is listed, the procurement is for a single unit with all costs to be included in the bid price.