Wash Bay Equipment

Missouri Department of Transportation Southeast District is requesting bids for removal of existing equipment and installation of new self-service vehicle wash bay systems at four locations (Houston, West Plains, Willow Springs, and Van Buren) under IFB 0000000026SL, with bids due October 1, 2026 at 3:00 p.m. Central Time and a completion deadline of January 31, 2027. This is a one-time purchase. A 10% Buy American preference applies to products manufactured or produced in the United States.

The scope requires removal of existing equipment and installation of complete functional wash systems at each location. Three locations receive propane-fired stationary heated pressure washing units; Willow Springs receives a natural gas unit. Each unit must deliver 3000 psi capacity, 3.9 gpm flow rate, 8 HP motor, 230-volt single-phase power at 37 amps, and include remote control, wand, nozzle pack, 50-foot high-pressure hose, soap injection capability, draft diverter, and 275-foot powder-coated hose reel. Site addresses are provided for Houston (1540 N Highway 63), West Plains (1287 County Road 8690), and Van Buren (9721 Highway 60); the Willow Springs address is not included in the documentation. Pre-bid site visits are available by appointment through Shane Wood at 417-252-0529.

Evaluation will use multiattribute scoring methodology to determine the lowest and best bid. Pricing must be submitted for each of the four line items. Bidders are encouraged to pursue MBE, WBE, and Service-Disabled Veteran-owned business participation. Awarded contractors must maintain specified insurance, complete OSHA 10-hour construction safety training, comply with federal work authorization requirements under Missouri Revised Statutes Sections 285.530 and 208.009, and provide equipment training to operators at contractor expense. Exhibit A (Annual Worker Eligibility Verification Affidavit) and Exhibit B (Affidavit of Lawful Presence) must accompany all bids and be notarized. The resulting contract will be structured as a Blanket Purchase Agreement available for use by Missouri counties, cities, and special road districts.