Missouri BUYS #MODOT 0000000448SL,1

MoDOT statewide, as-needed commercial rotary cutter solicitation

MoDOT is seeking bids for commercial rotary cutters for statewide, as-needed use. - Government buyer: Missouri Department of Transportation (MoDOT), acting for the Missouri Highways and Transportation Commission (MHTC); buyer contact: Ashten Nichols, State of Missouri. - OEMs and vendors: No manufacturers, OEMs, or suppliers are named in the opportunity. - Requested products and pricing: - One specified three-section, flexible rotary cutter; bidders may offer multiple compliant units. No make, model, or part number is specified. - Pricing categories also cover factory-installed options, catalog units, and replacement parts, each priced as a discount from MSRP. - Equipment pricing must include delivery to various locations statewide. Suppliers must provide make/model, equipment specifications, warranty, delivery lead time, and districts served. - Key equipment requirements: - Nominal 15-foot cutting width, acceptable range 13.5–15 feet; 540-RPM PTO. - CAT 5 or CAT 6 main and wing drivelines; CAT 4 wings are acceptable only with wing slip clutches. Main driveline requires slip-clutch protection, and the hitch must swivel 360 degrees. - Gearbox ratings of at least 250 HP for the divider and 225 HP each for the center and wing gearboxes. Left wing rotates clockwise and right wing counterclockwise. - Stump jumpers on all decks; capacity to cut material at least 3.5 inches in diameter; wing travel of 22 degrees down and 45 degrees up; cutting height from as low as 4 inches to at least 12 inches; at least 6 inches of blade overlap. - Permitted wheel configurations include four center-frame wheels plus one per wing, or two center-frame oversized/skid-steer-style wheels plus one per wing. Torsional or spring suspension is acceptable. - Hydraulic main lift and independent hydraulic wing lifts. Deck must be at least 7-gauge single-deck or 10-gauge double-deck, with deck protection rings. - Includes an SMV emblem, double-row 5/16-inch front and rear safety chains, and a parking jack; minimum five-year gearbox warranty. - Related service: Operator and mechanic training on safe operation and routine/preventive maintenance. The bidder provides a qualified trainer and training materials at its expense. - Period of performance: Two years after award, with three optional one-year renewals.

Description

MoDOT seeks bids from qualified organizations to provide commercial rotary cutters on an as-needed basis to the Missouri Highways and Transportation Commission and the Missouri Department of Transportation. The contract runs from award through two years, with three optional one-year renewal periods. The specifications describe three-section flexible 15-foot cutters and include requirements for driveline, hitch, gearboxes, cutting components, tires, safety features, and warranty. Bids may be submitted electronically through MissouriBUYS MOVERS or by mail; email responses are not accepted.

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