Opportunity

Missouri BUYS #MODOT 0000000398SL,1

MoDOT Central Office solicits bids for new Class 8 road tractors with advanced towing and safety features

Posted

August 25, 2026

Respond By

September 22, 2026

Identifier

MODOT 0000000398SL,1

NAICS

441120

The Missouri Department of Transportation (MoDOT) Central Office is seeking bids for the supply of new Class 8 road tractors for towing detachable gooseneck or lowboy trailers. - Government Buyer: - Missouri Department of Transportation (MoDOT), Central Office, Jefferson City, Cole County, Missouri - OEMs and Vendors: - No specific OEMs or vendors are named; bidders must supply products meeting MoDOT's technical specifications - Products/Services Requested: - New Class 8 road tractor (conventional day cab, white color) - Minimum 15-liter in-line 6-cylinder diesel engine - Automated manual transmission - Tandem 40,000 lb. rear axle - Air disc brakes (dual air system with 6S/6M ABS) - Minimum 120-gallon fuel capacity (up to 240 gallons desired) - Non-polished aluminum wheels - Minimum 5-year, 100,000-mile bumper-to-bumper warranty - Hydraulic wet kit with hot-shift PTO, minimum 30-gallon hydraulic tank - Pintle plate and hitch (10-ton capacity) - Full aluminum headache rack with beacon light mounts - Advanced electrical system (160-amp alternator, 1000 CCA batteries, LED lights, backup alarm, city horn, prewired circuits for strobe lighting and 2-way radio) - Additional features: air suspension, power windows, heated mirrors, deluxe air ride vinyl seats, cruise control, AM/FM radio, dual roof-mounted air horns, extra cab insulation, front tow hooks, sliding fifth wheel, chain hangers, aluminum toolbox, self-cleaning deck plates, stainless steel fenders, trailer air hoses and wiring, nylon wheel guards, tires speed rated not below 75 MPH - Unique/Notable Requirements: - Bidders must comply with detailed MoDOT specifications (see Road_Tractor_Specifications.pdf) - Minimum 5-year, 100,000-mile bumper-to-bumper warranty - Delivery required by May 1, 2027 - Evaluation criteria include cost, servicing dealer location, delivery time, and response information - Encouragement of minority and service-disabled veteran business participation - Suppliers must be registered in MissouriBUYS; hard copy bids require prior notification

Description

This Invitation to Bid (IFB) seeks bids from qualified organizations to provide road tractors for the Missouri Department of Transportation (MoDOT) Central Office (CO). The contract period shall commence from the date of contract award through one year. Bids can be submitted electronically through MissouriBUYS MOVERS or by mail via USPS, UPS, or FEDEX. Hard copy bids require prior notification to the buyer five days before the solicitation closing date, and email bid responses are not accepted. For questions, contact the buyer Ashten Nichols via email or phone.

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