MoDOT Bulk Buy Dump Trucks

The Missouri Department of Transportation (MoDOT) is seeking qualified vendors to supply Bulk Buy Dump Trucks, including both Single Axle and Tandem Axle models, under solicitation MODOT 0000000342SL, issued under Title 7 CSR 10-11 and governed by the North American Industry Classification System code 336120. The contract will commence upon execution and extend for one year, with all deliveries required to be completed no later than December 31, 2027. MoDOT anticipates purchasing between 45 and 65 dump trucks, with the total order potentially expanding to a maximum of 85 units. Proposals must be submitted electronically via MissouriBUYS or by physical mail through USPS, UPS, or FedEx, with hard copy submissions requiring five days’ advance notice to the buyer of record, Ashten Nichols. Email submissions are strictly prohibited. Each truck must comply with detailed specifications outlined in the Single Axle and Tandem Axle Dump Truck Specifications, which mandate adherence to Missouri and federal weight, dimension, and safety standards. All vehicles must be thoroughly pressure washed with hot water and detergent prior to delivery, meet minimum fuel and DEF levels, and be coordinated for delivery to all MoDOT districts, including the central facility in Jefferson City, with a mandatory 24-hour advance notice and delivery windows restricted to 8:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m., Monday through Friday. The evaluation process is governed by a weighted scoring system, where the proposed method of performance accounts for 55 points, cost for 40 points, and experience, expertise, and reliability for 5 points. Compliance and completeness are mandatory pass/fail gates; failure to meet any mandatory requirement results in immediate disqualification. Pricing must be submitted as firm fixed pricing in whole dollar increments, with non-responsive line items marked as $1.00. A ten percent Buy American preference is applied to bids certifying U.S. manufacture or production, with non-qualifying items priced increased by ten percent for evaluation purposes. The contract includes strict inspection, acceptance, and accountability protocols: pre-delivery inspections by both chassis providers and body builders must be documented and placed in VIN-specific manuals; MoDOT reserves the right to conduct post-delivery inspections and require corrections at the vendor’s expense before acceptance. Ownership remains with the contractor until formal transfer to MoDOT. Invoices must contain a unique number, full PO and