Utility Truck Bed Upgrade

The Missouri Department of Conservation is seeking a qualified contractor to remove the existing utility‑truck bed on its 2026 International HV507 vehicle and install a new, upgraded bed. The work includes transporting the truck to the contractor’s facility, removing the old bed, supplying a new bed that meets or exceeds the specifications in the attached requirements, reinstalling the bed, reconnecting all electrical and lighting systems, and returning the truck to the Department’s Jefferson City headquarters for final inspection. The contract is a fixed‑price, one‑year agreement, with the award expected shortly after the bid opening on October 30, 2026. Bidders must be registered in MissouriBUYS, provide tax compliance certification, and meet “Buy American” and veteran/blind‑workshop participation preferences where applicable. No subcontractors may be used without prior written approval. • Scope: removal, supply, installation, and testing of a new truck bed for a single utility vehicle. • Delivery: contractor transports the vehicle, performs work, and returns it to Jefferson City. • Pricing: firm, fixed price that includes credit for the removed bed. • Contract length: 1 year from award. • Mandatory registrations: MissouriBUYS, Missouri tax compliance, Secretary of State registration, Buy‑American certification. • Preference points available for Service‑Disabled Veteran, Honorably Discharged Veteran, and blind/sheltered‑workshop participation. • Bid submission deadline: 2:00 PM Central, 30 Oct 2026 (electronic preferred).