Trap Rock

The Missouri Department of Transportation (MoDOT) is seeking a vendor to supply and deliver 6,116 tons of washed trap rock to four specific locations within the Northwest Area of Missouri: Savannah (2,088 tons), Rushville (488 tons), St. Joseph (1,281 tons), and Lathrop (2,259 tons). The Invitation for Bid (IFB605NW18001053) requires delivery of the aggregate by March 10, 2018, with a minimum daily delivery requirement of 500 tons. Vendors must be registered on the MissouriBUYS procurement system and include delivery fees in their unit pricing. The bid solicitation period runs from November 20, 2017 to December 13, 2017 at 10:00 AM CST. Deliveries are restricted to normal business hours and cannot occur from 30 minutes before sundown to sunrise or on weekends and holidays without specific authorization. The contract will be awarded to the lowest and best responsive bidder who meets all mandatory specifications, with payment terms of Net 45 days.

The solicitation encourages Minority Business Enterprise (MBE) and Women Business Enterprise (WBE) participation, with specific goals of 10% MBE and 5% WBE. Vendors must submit a bid bond or equivalent for 5% of the bid amount, with the winning vendor required to provide a 100% performance and payment bond. The contract includes provisions for Service-Disabled Veteran (SDV) preferences and domestic product requirements. Vendors must comply with nondiscrimination requirements and worker authorization verification. Liquidated damages of $150 per day per item will be assessed for late deliveries. While no specific budget range is explicitly stated, the total project volume is 6,116 tons of trap rock. Insurance requirements include commercial general liability ($500,000 per person/$3,000,000 per occurrence), automobile liability insurance with similar coverage limits, and workers compensation coverage. All materials must conform to the 2017 Edition of the Missouri Standard Specifications for Highway Construction.