Utility Work Machine - Missouri Veterans Commission

The State of Missouri's Veterans Commission has issued a Request for Proposal (RFPC30034901700682) for the procurement of a comprehensive utility work machine to be delivered to the Higginsville Veterans Cemetery in Jefferson County. The solicitation seeks a Model Year 2017 or newer utility work machine similar to a Bobcat Toolcat 5600 or equivalent, with an extensive list of required attachments and accessories. These include a deluxe road package, cab enclosure with heater and air conditioning, powered attachment mounting system, traction control, multi-attachment loader mounting, general purpose bucket, pallet fork frame and teeth, sod layer, combo auger drive unit with standard duty bits, auger mounting frame, pin kit, snow blade, and angle broom. The procurement opened on February 1, 2017, with responses due by February 22, 2017, at 8:00 PM GMT. The contract term will be one year from the date of award, with delivery terms specified as Free On Board Destination to the Missouri Veterans Commission Higginsville Veterans Cemetery. Vendors must submit their proposals either electronically through the MissouriBUYS system or via hard copy to the Division of Purchasing, completing and signing all required exhibits, particularly Exhibit A.

The solicitation does not specify any set-aside designations or restrictions on vendor participation, indicating the procurement is open to all qualified vendors. No incumbent vendor is identified in the documents, and there are no explicit mentions of preferences for disadvantaged enterprises or small businesses. The payment terms are set at Net 45 Days, and while no specific estimated total contract value is provided, vendors are required to submit firm, fixed pricing for the utility work machine and its associated 17 line items of equipment and attachments. The procurement contact for technical questions is Teri Schulte at the Division of Purchasing in Jefferson City, Missouri. The specific delivery location is 20109 Hwy. 13, Higginsville, MO 64037, suggesting a localized procurement focused on supporting the Missouri Veterans Commission's operational needs at the Higginsville Veterans Cemetery. The comprehensive nature of the equipment specifications indicates a desire for a versatile, multi-purpose utility machine that can handle various maintenance and operational tasks at the cemetery.