WaveCel or Equivalent Hard Hats

The Missouri Department of Transportation (MoDOT), procuring on behalf of the Missouri Highways and Transportation Commission (MHTC), is requesting bids for Hi Viz WaveCel Hard Hats or equivalent products on an as-needed basis under IFB, with bids due August 25, 2026 at 2:00 p.m. Central Time. A 10% domestic-product preference applies under Missouri's Buy American Act (sections 34.350–34.359, RSMo) to bidders completing Exhibit N certification.

The scope comprises five line items: two pricing tiers for WaveCel T2+MAX Full Brim Hard Hats (Type II, vented, safety yellow) with quantity breaks at 1–14 units and 15+ units; two pricing tiers for WaveCel T2+PRO Full Brim Hard Hats (1–15 units and 16+ units); and one line for MSRP discount. Vendors offering alternate brands must submit detailed specification sheets and documentation of differences from the specified WaveCel product. Desired delivery is 15 calendar days after purchase-order receipt. All bids must comply with nondiscrimination requirements, drug-free workplace provisions, Executive Order 07-13 work authorization, and the Anti-Discrimination Against Israel Act if applicable. Contractor insurance must include general liability coverage naming MHTC and MoDOT as additional insureds.

The contract period runs from notice of award through August 31, 2027, with four optional one-year renewals at MoDOT's sole discretion. Pricing must be submitted on a firm fixed basis, low bid, with all costs including packing, handling, and shipping FOB destination, freight prepaid. No price increases are permitted during the first six months of the original contract or any renewal period; escalation requests require written justification and MoDOT approval. Vendors must register in the MissouriBUYS statewide eProcurement system. The solicitation opened August 11, 2026 at 10:00 a.m. Central Time. MBE, WBE, and service-disabled veteran-owned business participation is encouraged where applicable. No pre-bid conference or site visit is scheduled.