Trap Rock - Scratch Seal

The Missouri Department of Transportation (MoDOT) Central District is seeking qualified vendors to provide and deliver approximately 3,916 tons of 1/4" Trap Rock (Crushed Porphyry Aggregate) for scratch seal operations across multiple locations in the state. The solicitation (IFB605CD24001448) covers six specific delivery sites in Boonville (560 tons), California (1,232 tons), Miller County (1,208 tons), Camdenton (146 tons), Camden County (313 tons), and Maries County (457 tons). The bid is open from January 23, 2024, to February 6, 2024, at 2:00 PM CST, with all materials required to be delivered by May 1, 2024. Vendors must provide firm, fixed unit prices per ton and specify their quarry location for each delivery site, with a minimum daily delivery requirement of 500 tons. The contract will be awarded to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder meeting the specifications outlined in the 2023 Missouri Standard Specification for Highway Construction. Evaluation criteria include compliance with technical specifications, pricing, delivery capabilities, and adherence to all contractual requirements.

The solicitation encourages participation from Minority Business Enterprises (MBE) and Women Business Enterprises (WBE), with target participation rates of 10% MBE and 5% WBE through subcontractors, suppliers, or joint ventures. A 10% price preference is available for goods manufactured or produced in the United States under the Buy American Act for purchases over $25,000. The contract includes provisions for fuel price adjustments and allows for service-disabled veteran enterprise (SDVE) preferences. Liquidated damages of $250 per day per item may be assessed for late deliveries, and payment terms are set at Net 30 days. While no specific incumbent vendors are mentioned, the solicitation is open to all qualified vendors who can meet the technical specifications and delivery requirements. Although a precise award value is not explicitly stated, the total contract value can be estimated at approximately $500,000 to $750,000 based on the quantity and specifications of trap rock requested.