VisiLok Waterborne Paint Drying Agent Products

The Missouri Department of Transportation (MoDOT) Southwest District has issued a Single Feasible Source (SFS) solicitation for VisiLok Waterborne Paint Drying Agent Products, with MoDOT determining that Potters Industries, Inc. is the sole source for these specialized products. The solicitation, numbered SFS605SW23002151, is seeking to procure paint drying agents specifically for waterborne paint applications, with an award period from March 29, 2023, through March 31, 2024. Vendors are required to submit their responses electronically through the MissouriBUYS eProcurement system by March 29, 2023, at 10:00 AM CDT, with delivery terms specified as Free On Board Destination and payment terms set at Net 30 days. The evaluation criteria include compliance with mandatory specifications, vendor responsibility, and the lowest and best bid that meets all requirements. Invoices for the products must be emailed to SWInvoices@modot.mo.gov, and vendors are expected to provide comprehensive information about their ability to supply the specified commodities.

The solicitation encourages participation from Minority Business Enterprises (MBE) and Women Business Enterprises (WBE), with specific participation goals of 10% MBE and 5% WBE through subcontractors, suppliers, or joint ventures. While the procurement is technically open to all vendors, MoDOT has preliminarily determined that Potters Industries, Inc. is the only source capable of providing the VisiLok Waterborne Paint Drying Agent. The solicitation includes provisions for cooperative purchasing, allowing Missouri counties, cities, and other political entities to potentially purchase under the same contract terms, though MoDOT will not be responsible for purchases by these entities. For commodity purchases over $25,000, there is a 10% price preference for goods manufactured or produced in the United States under the Buy American Act provisions. Vendors must maintain adequate liability insurance with the Missouri Highways and Transportation Commission (MHTC) and MoDOT listed as additional insureds, and must comply with nondiscrimination laws and other state and federal regulations.