Transit Vehicles-Request for Information

The Missouri Department of Transportation (MoDOT) has issued a Request for Information (RFI) seeking vendor input on specifications for seven distinct types of transit vehicles. The procurement covers 14-15 passenger full-sized rear wheel drive vans, light duty cutaway wide body vans, lowered floor accessible mini-vans, extended wheelbase front wheel drive minivans, adult passenger non-school bus narrow body cutaways, high roof long extended conversion vans, and medium roof long conversion vans. The primary objective is to gather vendor feedback to refine and improve the final vehicle specifications before issuing a formal solicitation. A pre-bid teleconference is scheduled for July 21, 2020, at 9:00 a.m. CT, accessible via conference line 1-408-792-6300 extension 1327572009#. The RFI period runs from July 15, 2020, to July 26, 2020, with a subsequent bid opening planned for August 6, 2020, at 2:00 p.m. via MissouriBUYS announcement. Delivery terms are specified as Free On Board Destination, with payment terms to be vendor-specified.

The RFI does not specify any set-aside designations or restrictions on responding organizations, and no incumbent vendors are mentioned. The procurement covers multiple jurisdictions, including Clark County and Jefferson City, indicating a statewide transit vehicle procurement initiative. No specific budget range or estimated total value is provided in the documentation. The RFI is open to all vendors and focuses on technical specifications and requirements for various transit vehicle types. Primary contacts for the solicitation are Ryan Reed from MoDOT Central Office Procurement and Joni Roeseler, Administrator of Transit - Multi modal Operations. The documentation includes multiple specification documents and floor plans for the various vehicle types, suggesting a comprehensive and detailed procurement process aimed at obtaining precise and tailored transit vehicles for Missouri's transportation needs.