MoDOT Multimodal Purchase of Narrow and Wide Cutaway Buses

The Missouri Department of Transportation (MoDOT) has issued an Invitation for Bids to procure current model year or newer modified Narrow and Wide Cutaway Body Buses for the State Transit Program, intended for use by the Missouri Highways and Transportation Commission and MoDOT's Multimodal division. The contract will start from the date of award and extend through November 30, 2025, with four optional one-year renewal periods. Bidders are required to submit their proposals electronically via MissouriBUYS, with the option to submit hard copies by mail if notified five days prior to the bid deadline. All questions related to the solicitation must be submitted at least ten days before the response deadline, which is November 7, 2024. The contract value is estimated to range between five million and fifteen million dollars, reflecting a significant procurement effort. The solicitation emphasizes the importance of timely and accurate bid submissions, with no acceptance of bids via email. The primary point of contact for inquiries is Melissa Harbian, reachable by email or phone. This procurement aims to enhance Missouri’s transit fleet with modern, reliable buses, supporting the state's transportation needs through a competitive bidding process managed through the MissouriBUYS platform.