Trap Rock--Washed Manufactured Sand from Rhyolite Material

The Missouri Department of Transportation (MoDOT) is soliciting bids for a procurement of 1,000 tons of Trap Rock--Washed Manufactured Sand from Rhyolite Material to be delivered to its Northwest Area facility located at 20534 US HWY 65 in Princeton, Missouri by June 1, 2021. This Invitation for Bid (IFB605NW21001877) requires vendors to provide trap rock that meets the current Missouri Standard Specifications for Highway Construction, with delivery costs to be included in the unit pricing. The bid period runs from April 21, 2021, to May 5, 2021, at 2:00 PM CDT, with bids accepted only electronically through MissouriBUYS or via mail/shipping services due to COVID-19 restrictions. Vendors must provide a minimum delivery of 500 tons per day during normal business hours, excluding weekends and holidays. The contract will be awarded to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder meeting all specifications, with evaluation criteria focusing on pricing, compliance with technical requirements, and delivery capabilities.

The solicitation encourages participation from Minority Business Enterprises (MBE) and Women Business Enterprises (WBE), with specific goals of 10% MBE and 5% WBE participation through subcontractors, suppliers, or joint ventures. Service-Disabled Veteran (SDV) and Service-Disabled Veteran Business (SDVE) vendors are also invited to participate and may receive preference. Vendors must maintain specific insurance coverage, including general liability insurance of $500,000 per person/$3,000,000 per occurrence, automobile liability insurance with similar limits, and workers' compensation insurance. Liquidated damages of $150 per day per item may be assessed for late deliveries. While no specific total contract value is mentioned, the solicitation indicates that MoDOT does not guarantee any purchases during the initial contract period. Successful bidders will be required to provide detailed delivery tickets with specific information including weights, vehicle identification, date and time, purchase order number, and location details.