Zetron Max Central Portal Host

The Missouri Department of Transportation (MoDOT) - Northwest District is conducting a Single Feasible Source (SFS) procurement for a Zetron Max Central Portal Host and associated licenses. This solicitation (SFS605NW23000408) is specifically for A&W Communications, Inc., which has been determined to be the sole provider capable of supplying the required equipment. The procurement involves adding equipment to an existing communication system, with a critical requirement that the new components must be fully compatible with the original infrastructure. The solicitation was posted on August 19, 2022, with responses due by August 26, 2022, at 2:00 PM CDT. The contract period will run from the notice of award through August 19, 2023. MoDOT has justified the single feasible source determination based on the proprietary nature of the equipment and the necessity for system compatibility, citing specific provisions in the Missouri Code of State Regulations.

While this procurement is primarily targeted at A&W Communications, Inc., the solicitation encourages participation from Minority Business Enterprises (MBE) and Women Business Enterprises (WBE), with goals of 10% and 5% participation respectively. The procurement allows for subcontractor, supplier, and joint venture arrangements to meet these participation guidelines. No specific budget range or total contract value was explicitly stated in the documentation. The procurement is subject to the Buy American Act provisions, which offer a 10% price preference for goods manufactured in the United States for commodity purchases exceeding $25,000. Electronic submissions are required through the MissouriBUYS eProcurement system, and the state reserves the right to reject any and all responses. The existing infrastructure is a Zetron communication system, and the new components must integrate seamlessly with the current technology.