Diesel Wood/Brush Chipper

The Missouri Department of Transportation – St. Louis District is soliciting bids for a single Diesel Wood/Brush Chipper, specifically the Vermeer BC1800XL or a functionally equivalent model, to be delivered to 2309 Barrett Station Rd., Ballwin, MO 63021. This is a one-time purchase under an Invitation for Bid (IFB) with solicitation number MODOT SL 0000000073SL, posted on July 21, 2026, and due for response by August 4, 2026, at 3:00 PM Central Time. Bids must be submitted electronically through the MissouriBUYS eProcurement system, with hard copies accepted only by prior written approval. The contract is governed internally by MoDOT’s terms and conditions, not standard FAR clauses, and includes requirements for compliance with Missouri state regulations including 7 CSR 10-11 and RSMo 34.350–34.359, which enforce the Buy American Act. Equipment must be fully functional, free of defects, and conform precisely to all specifications outlined in the referenced Specifications.pdf attachment. Delivery must occur FOB destination, freight prepaid and allowed, with the contractor responsible for all packing, handling, and shipping costs. A delivery schedule must be provided at least two business days in advance, and deliveries are prohibited during evening hours, on weekends, or state holidays unless authorized. Liquidated damages of $100 per calendar day will apply for late delivery, and a MoDOT representative must be present during all deliveries. Bids will be evaluated using a lowest and best bid standard, balancing compliance with mandatory specifications, vendor responsibility, price, and other IFB criteria—not as a lowest price technically acceptable award. Additional preferences include a 10% Buy American evaluation advantage and favorable consideration for participation by certified MBE, WBE, and SDVE entities, though their use is not mandatory. Contractors must be registered with the Missouri Secretary of State, maintain a drug-free workplace, comply with employment eligibility verification under Executive Order 07-13, and carry insurance naming MHTC as an additional insured. Payments will be processed electronically via MissouriBUYS upon submission of properly itemized invoices referencing the purchase order, and no contract value is stated due to blank pricing fields in the solicitation. The sole point of contact for all inquiries is Rachel Mydlo, Procurement Entity Buyer,