Wheel Load Scale

The Missouri Department of Transportation (MoDOT) has issued an Invitation for Quote (IFQ) numbered IFQ605SL18001511 for the procurement of a HAENNI Wheel Load Scale WL 101 or a functionally equivalent mobile, mechanical, static wheel load scale. The solicitation seeks one unit to be delivered to MoDOT Building E located at 2309 Barrett Station Road in Ballwin, Missouri. The procurement is specifically for a wheel load scale, which appears to be equipment used for measuring the weight distribution of vehicles. Vendors must be registered in the MissouriBUYS system to access and respond to the full solicitation terms and conditions. The quote submission period is brief, running from January 10, 2018, at 8:00 AM CST to January 12, 2018, at 9:00 AM CST, with all pricing to include packing, handling, and shipping charges FOB destination with freight prepaid. Quotes will be evaluated based on compliance with specifications and the lowest bid price, with all pricing remaining valid for 90 days from the end date. Payment terms are set at Net 30 days, and the Missouri Highways and Transportation Commission reserves the right to award the contract on an item, group, or all-or-none basis.

The solicitation encourages participation from Minority Business Enterprises (MBE) and Women Business Enterprises (WBE), with specific participation goals of 10% for MBE and 5% for WBE through subcontractors, suppliers, joint ventures, or other arrangements. Service-Disabled Veteran (SDV) enterprises may also be eligible for preferences. No incumbent vendor is identified in the documentation, and no specific budget range or award value is listed. The Missouri Highways and Transportation Commission is tax-exempt from Missouri Sales Tax, Missouri Use Tax, and Federal Excise Tax. Vendors can submit quotes electronically through the MissouriBUYS system or via hard copy, with the state potentially using a state purchasing card for payment. The procurement appears to be a straightforward equipment acquisition with a focus on providing MoDOT with a specialized wheel load scale for potential transportation or infrastructure assessment purposes.