Ventrac Slope Mower

The Missouri Department of Transportation (MoDOT) Central District is issuing an Invitation for Bid (IFB) to procure one Ventrac Slope Mower or MoDOT-approved equivalent unit with optional attachments. The primary equipment specifications include a base unit powered by a Kawasaki FD851D 31 HP gas liquid-cooled engine with 30-amp capacity and a 72-inch tough cut mower attachment, with optional equipment available including dual field trax black rims, a large toolbox kit, a strobe light kit, and a slope indicator kit. Bidders may propose alternate brands or models with detailed specification sheets and documentation of any differences from the specified unit. All bids must be submitted electronically through MissouriBUS by March 25, 2026, at 1:00 PM Central Time, with bids remaining valid for 90 days from bid opening. Equipment training must be supplied by the bidder at the delivery location or offsite at the bidder's expense and conducted by qualified personnel covering safe operation and routine maintenance. The resulting agreement will be a Blanket Purchase Agreement with desired delivery occurring 15 calendar days after receipt of a purchase order, and invoices must be delivered before May 1, 2026. Pricing must include all packing, handling, and shipping charges FOB destination with freight prepaid, and payment terms are Net 45 days.

This procurement encourages cooperative purchasing arrangements whereby Missouri counties, cities, and other political entities may utilize the awarded contract at negotiated terms. The solicitation includes a 10% Buy American preference for domestically manufactured goods, requiring bidders to complete Exhibit N certifying compliance with the Domestic Products Procurement Act; products qualify for domestic preference if manufactured in the U.S., imported under applicable international trade treaties, or part of a product line where only one U.S. manufacturer exists. Bidders are encouraged to utilize minority business enterprises (MBE), women business enterprises (WBE), and service-disabled veteran businesses (SDVE) as subcontractors and must identify any such participation. Bidders must be registered in MissouriBUYS and maintain adequate liability insurance naming MoDOT as an additional insured, with 45 days' notice required for any cancellation of coverage. No specific budget range or award value is provided in the solicitation documents, and no incumbent vendor information is referenced in this procurement.