Wheel Saw Sections

The Missouri Department of Transportation (MoDOT) is conducting a Single Feasible Source (SFS) solicitation for wheel saw sections replacements, specifically for equipment currently in use by the department. The procurement is uniquely positioned as MoDOT has determined that only one vendor, Ditch Witch Sales Inc., can provide the necessary replacement parts. This solicitation, identified by number SFS605MW23000786, is open from September 29, 2022, to October 6, 2022, with a specific bid closing time of 2:00 PM CDT. The procurement is justified under Missouri regulations sections 7 CSR 10-11.020(5)(A) 1 and 7CSR10-11.020(5)(B) 1B, which allow for single source procurement under certain circumstances. Evaluation criteria include compliance with mandatory specifications, vendor responsibility, and pricing, with MoDOT reserving the right to reject any and all bids, increase or decrease quantities, and make awards based on the lowest and best responsive bid.

The solicitation encourages participation from Minority Business Enterprises (MBE) and Women Business Enterprises (WBE), with specific goals of 10% MBE and 5% WBE participation through various arrangements like subcontractors, suppliers, or joint ventures. Service-Disabled Veteran Enterprise (SDVE) participation is also encouraged. Vendors must register with MissouriBUYS, the state's eProcurement system, to submit responses. The contractor will be required to maintain specific insurance coverages, including general liability ($500,000 per person/$4,000,000 per occurrence), business automobile liability ($500,000 per person/$4,000,000 per occurrence), and Missouri State Workers' Compensation coverage. While no specific contract value or budget range is explicitly stated, the procurement allows for flexible ordering with MoDOT's right to adjust quantities as needed. Delivery terms are specified as Free On Board Destination with Net 30 payment terms, and the contract will be awarded exclusively to Ditch Witch Sales Inc. based on their unique capability to provide the required wheel saw sections.