Trap Rock

The Missouri Department of Transportation (MoDOT) Northeast District is seeking a vendor to supply and deliver 5,000 tons of Trap Rock to three specific maintenance locations in Northeast Missouri: New Florence (1,800 tons), Warrenton (2,750 tons), and Elsberry (450 tons). The procurement is conducted through an Invitation for Bid (IFB605NE23000795) with a bid period from October 12, 2022, to November 1, 2022, at 1:00 PM CDT. The Trap Rock must meet strict technical specifications, including being dark or near black crushed porphyry aggregate, complying with Section 1003 Grade A specifications, and having an LA abrasion rating of 22 or less. Deliveries must be a minimum of 500 tons per day, with 2 business days advance notification, and must be completed by May 11, 2023. The contract will be awarded on an "All or Nothing" basis to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder, with all unit prices including delivery costs (FOB Destination). Liquidated damages of $250 per day may be assessed for late deliveries, and MoDOT reserves the right to increase or decrease the ordered quantities.

The solicitation encourages Minority Business Enterprise (MBE) and Women Business Enterprise (WBE) participation, with goals of 10% MBE and 5% WBE, though these are not mandatory requirements. Vendors must provide documentation of registration with the federal E-Verify program and comply with the Domestic Products Procurement Act. The contract requires specific insurance coverages, including general liability ($500,000 per person/$4,000,000 per occurrence), business automobile liability, and workers' compensation coverage. No incumbent vendor information is provided, and there are no specific restrictions on the types of organizations that can respond to the bid. Payment terms are Net 30 days, with payment made in full after completion of delivery and receipt of correct invoices for each location. While no specific budget range is listed, the total contract value would be based on the per-ton pricing for the 5,000 tons of Trap Rock to be delivered.