JEFFERSON COUNTY
DEPARTMENT OF ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES
729 MAPLE ST / PO BOX 100
HILLSBORO MO 63050
WWW.JEFFCOMO.ORG
Invitation for
Bid:
2026 TANDEM AXLE DUMP TRUCK
CHASSIS
BID #: 26-0009
Date
Issued:
01/28/2026
BIDS SHALL BE ACCEPTED UNTIL: TUESDAY, MARCH 3, 2026 AT 2:00 P.M. LOCAL TIME.
Specification DAN NAUNHEIM
Contact: Department of Public Works
636-797-5569
dnaunheim@jeffcomo.org
Contract JACKIE DOYLE
Contact: Department of Administrative Services
636-797-5380
Mail (3) Three
Complete Copies
With Vendor And
Bid Information As
Shown In Sample:
VENDOR NAME
VENDOR ADDRESS
CONTACT NUMBER
SEALED BID: (BID NAME)
SAMPLE ENVELOPE
DEPARTMENT OF THE COUNTY CLERK
JEFFERSON COUNTY MISSOURI
729 MAPLE ST / PO BOX 100
HILLSBORO MO 63050-0100
Contract Term:
ONE YEAR CONTRACT
WITH ONE (1)
ADDITIONAL ONE YEAR
RENEWAL OPTION
UPON APPROVAL OF THE
COUNTY COUNCIL AND
COUNTY EXECUTIVE
The undersigned certifies that he/she has the authority to bind this company in an
agreement/contract to supply the commodity or service in accordance with all terms,
conditions, and pricing specified. This Bid, if accepted, will constitute an Agreement and
Contract with Jefferson County, Missouri, upon approval of the County Council and County
Executive. Prices are firm during this agreement term, unless agreed upon in writing by the
County. The County has the option to renew this agreement at the same terms and conditions
as the original agreement for one (1) additional one-year term with the written consent of the
successful Bidder. Price increases for renewals are not authorized unless approved in writing
by the County.
Vendor
Information:
______________________________________ ____________________________________
Company Name
Authorized Agent (Print)
______________________________________ ____________________________________
Address
Signature
______________________________________ ____________________________________
City/State/Zip Code
Title
______________________________________ ____________________________________
Telephone #
Date
Tax ID #
______________________________________ ____________________________________
E-mail
Fax #
INVITATION FOR BID
1
BIDDER INITIALS ________
TABLE OF CONTENTS:
Legal Notice and Invitation for Bid
Table of Contents
Bid Requirements
Bid Response and Contract
Affidavit
Certification for Debarment, Suspension or Exclusion
Specifications
Page 1
Page 2
Page 3
Page 5
Page 9
Page 11
Page 12
*REQUIRED DOCUMENTS*
Current and valid Certificate of Insurance or binder showing required insurance coverage
must be provided with each bid.
(County must be added as additional insured if awarded)
2a. Proof that Bidder does not owe delinquent real or personal property tax in Jefferson
County (tax receipts for past 3 years)
Obtain receipts at http://jeffersonmo.devnetwedge.com
*Or*
2b. A notarized affidavit, on company letterhead stating that the applicant does not
own any real or personal property in Jefferson County, Missouri.
A Notarized affidavit of work authorization and current business entity status
with E-verification documentation. (pages 9 & 10)
Agreement to be executed by the County upon approval by the County Council and County
Executive. (Bidder is required to complete company information and execute signature)
Cooperative Bid Form (last page)
All pages of the Invitation for Bid/Request for Proposal must be used when submitting your
bid/proposal response along with initialing each page with the bid/proposal. Additional
information may be included separately.
Bid deposits/bonds must be in the exact amount as stipulated in the bid. (if required)
*BIDS MAY BE REJECTED IF REQUIRED DOCUMENTATION IS NOT INCLUDED
OR COMPLETED AT DISCRETION OF THE COUNTY
1.0 BID REQUIREMENTS
Bidder shall initial all pages and return where the Bid Document denotes “BIDDER”S INITIALS: _____”
INVITATION FOR BID
2
BIDDER INITIALS ________
1.1 BID SUBMISSION:
Submit bid form in original (one original) and two (two copies) with all specification pages, if applicable. No facsimile or
electronic bids shall be accepted and shall be rejected. The Vendor prior to the submission deadline as stated on page 1 must submit all
bids. Late bids will not be accepted and returned to the vendor unopened. The County reserves the right to request additional written or
oral information from Respondents in order to obtain clarification. A fully executed Affidavit is required by Section 285.530 RSMo.
and shall be submitted with the bid form. A copy of the Affidavit is attached hereto. Failure to execute the Affidavit shall result in the
bid being rejected. Failure to comply with any provision, provide any required documentation, insurance forms or deposits or bonds in
exact amounts or any other term or condition that is not in strict conformance shall result in the bid being rejected.
1.2 BASIS OF BID AWARD:
Award may be made on an item-by-item basis to the lowest and best Bidder(s) or award may be made to the lowest and best bid
total, whichever provides the greatest value to the County from the standpoint of suitability to purpose, quality, service, previous
experience, price, ability to deliver, or any other reason deemed to be in the best interest of the County. Quantities stated herein
represent an estimate for the period stated. Orders shall be placed for actual requirements as needed. The County may reject any or all
bids for any reason and may waive any informality. Bids submitted from a Missouri State Contract shall include a copy of the State
Contract with the bid. Bid award does not constitute an order or obligation to order by the County. The issuance of a Purchase Order
Number shall be construed as acceptance of a Contract with all terms, conditions, and prices firm during the length of the agreement
terms.
1.3 BID AWARD:
It is further agreed that the Contract shall not be valid and binding upon the County until approved by the County Counselor, as to
legal form and is subject to the Ordinances, Resolutions and Orders of Jefferson County, Missouri, and State and Federal Law. If no
Bid or Bids have been awarded by the County Council within forty-five (45) days following the opening of the bids then all bids will be
deemed Rejected.
1.4 BID PREPARATION:
1.
Bidders are responsible for examination of drawings, specifications, schedules and instructions. Failure to do so will be at
the Bidder’s risk.
2.
Each Bidder shall furnish the information required by the invitation. The Bidder shall sign all required documents. All
deletions and erasures shall be initialed
3.
Alternate bids for supplies or services other than specified shall not be considered unless authorized by invitation.
4.
Bidder shall state a definite time for delivery of goods or for performance of services unless otherwise specified in the
invitation for bid.
When specified, samples must be timely submitted and at no expense to the County.
Failure to adhere to all requirements may result in the response being disqualified as non-responsive.
1.5 MODIFICATION OR WITHDRAWAL OF BIDS:
Bids may be modified or withdrawn prior to the exact hour and date specified for receipt of bids, provided the modification or
withdrawal is in writing and is delivered in the same manner as a bid submission.
1.6 LATE BIDS:
It is the responsibility of the Bidder to deliver his bid or bid modification on or before the date and time of the bid closing to the
Department of the County Clerk. Bids received late will be rejected and returned unopened to the Bidder.
1.7 BID DEPOSITS/BONDS:
Bid Deposits/Bonds are not required unless specified in the specifications. Bid deposits/Bonds must be in the exact amount as
stipulated in the bid.
1.8 MATERIAL AVAILABILITY:
Bidders must accept responsibility for verification of material availability, product schedules and other pertinent data prior to
submission of bid and delivery time. It is the responsibility of the Bidder to notify the County immediately if the materials specified
are discontinued, replaced, or not available for an extended period of time. All materials ordered by the County, shall be as needed. A
sample of materials may be requested.
1.9 ALTERNATE BIDS:
Alternate Bids for items will be accepted except when stated “NO SUBSTITUTIONS”. Bidders must submit complete
specifications on all alternate bids with the bid form. Alternate bids without complete specifications may be rejected. Alternate bids
and exceptions to bid clauses must be clearly noted on the bid form. The County may accept or reject alternate bids; whatever is most
advantageous to the County.
1.10 INCORPORATION OF DOCUMENTS:
The terms of the Bid Invitation, Bid Specifications, Bid Form are and shall be incorporated into the contract as if fully setout
therein. The Bid, if accepted and approved by the County Council and County Executive shall constitute the terms of a Contract or
INVITATION FOR BID
3
BIDDER INITIALS ________
Agreement with Jefferson County, Missouri, subject to any further Amendments, Memoranda or other documents or specifications
which must be set forth in writing and signed by all parties.
1.11 ADDENDA:
Addenda to bid specifications are incorporated by reference as if fully setout herein. It is the responsibility of the vendor to insure
and verify that they are in receipt of and completed all attached addenda prior to submission of bid forms. Verification is made by
contacting the Office of Contracts and Grants at (636) 797-5380, or by reviewing the County Web Site. (www.jeffcomo.org).
1.12 INSURANCE:
The Vendor/Contractor shall purchase and maintain insurance with an insurance company licensed to do business in the State of
Missouri or in the state where the vendor is incorporated or otherwise licensed to do business and which shall remain, at all times
during the term of any contract with the County, in full force and effect. Preference will be given to a Vendor/Contractor who provides
insurance with an insurance company licensed to do business in the State of Missouri, but in any event said Vendor/Contractor shall
provide said insurance at its own expense. Such insurance shall be provided as will protect the Vendor/Contractor from claims which
may arise out of or result from the Vendor/Contractor’s execution of the work, whether such execution be by himself, his employees,
agents, or by anyone for whose acts any of them may be liable. If any such work covered by the Contract is to be performed on County
owned or leased premises, the Vendor agrees to carry liability and workman’s compensation insurance, satisfactory to the County, and
to indemnify the County against all liability, loss, and damage arising out of any injuries to persons and property caused by the Vendor,
his sub-contractors, employees or agents. The insurance coverage shall be such as to fully protect the County and the general public
from any and all claims for injury and damage resulting by any actions on the part of the Vendor/Contractor or its’ forces as
enumerated above. All policies must name the County as an additional insured and provide for thirty (30) days written prior to any
material changes or cancellation. Any disputes regarding a breach, insurance amounts, liability, coverage, lapse or otherwise shall be
litigated in the Circuit Court of Jefferson County, Missouri and the same shall be incorporated into any Contract agreed to by the
parties.
THE COUNTY REQUIRES A CURRENT AND VALID CERTIFICATE OF INSURANCE OR BINDER SHOWING
REQUIRED INSURANCE COVERAGE MUST BE PROVIDED WITH EACH BID. JEFFERSON COUNTY MUST BE ADDED
AS AN ADDITIONAL INSURED AFTER AWARD OF THE BID. ANY LAPSE IN INSURANCE COVERAGE OR
CANCELLATION THEREOF BY THE CONTRACTOR OR SUB-CONTRACTORS DURING THE TERMS OF THE CONTRACT
SHALL IMMEDIATELY BE DEEMED A MATERIAL BREACH UNDER THE TERMS OF ANY CONTRACT.
A.
( X )Required ( ) Not Required Comprehensive General Liability Insurance
The Vendor/Contractor shall maintain and keep in full force and effect during the terms of this Contract such
comprehensive general liability insurance as shall protect them from claims which may arise from operations under this Contract,
whether such operations be by themselves or by anyone directly or indirectly employed by them. The amounts of insurance shall be not
less than $1,000,000.00 combined single limit for any one occurrence covering both bodily injury and property damage, including
accidental death.
B.
( X )Required ( ) Not Required Professional Liability Insurance
The Vendor/Contractor shall provide the County with proof of Professional Liability Insurance, which shall protect the
County against any and all claims, which might arise as a result of the operation of the Vendor/Contractor in fulfilling the terms of this
Contract during the life of the Contract. The minimum amounts of such insurance will be $1,000,000.00. Should any work be
subcontracted, these limits will also apply.
C.
( X )Required ( ) Not Required Worker’s Compensation Insurance:
per Missouri Revised Statutes Chapter 287
The Vendor/Contractor or his sub-contractor or contractors, shall maintain and keep in force of this Contract such
worker’s compensation insurance limits as required by the statues of the State of Missouri and Employer’s Liability with limits no less
than $500,000.00.
1.13 BID SUBMISSIONS
Bids submitted on separate forms are NOT acceptable unless specified in the Bid Document. Failure to complete bid forms to the
satisfaction of the County may result in rejection of your bid. It is the responsibility of each Bidder before submitting a bid to examine
ALL documents thoroughly, and request written or oral interpretation of clarifications soon after discovering any conflicts, ambiguities,
errors, or omissions in the bidding documents. Request for clarification must be received prior to bid openings.
1.14 BID OPENINGS
Bids will be publicly opened and read aloud at the time indicated on page 1. The Bidders and the public are invited but not
required to attend the formal opening of the bids. No decisions relating to the award of a contract or agreement will be made at the
opening.
INVITATION FOR BID
4
BIDDER INITIALS ________
1.15 BID TABULATIONS
Bid Tabulations are not available for 5 to 7 business days following the Bid Opening. Bid submissions are open for public review
at the time of the Bid Opening. Bid tabulations are posted on the County’s web-site address, www.jeffcomo.org. NO COPIES of bid
tabulations are sent to vendors.
2.0 BID RESPONSE AND CONTRACT
2.1 BIDDER REPRESENTATIONS:
The Bidder, by executing the Bid form certifies that:
The bid complies with Invitation for Bid form and Bid Specifications.
B.
Bidder is not debarred or suspended from participation in Federal Assistance programs.
2.2 TAXES:
No bid or proposal shall be awarded by Jefferson County unless the prospective Bidder provides proof that the Bidder does not owe
delinquent real or personal property taxes to Jefferson County. The prospective Bidder is required to provide proof in the form of an
original paid tax receipt issued by the Jefferson County Collector or a verified affidavit stating that the applicant does not own any real
or personal property in Jefferson County. Tax receipts for the past 3 years are required and may be obtained at
http://jeffersonmo.devnetwedge.com/ or a notarized affidavit stating that the applicant does not own any real or personal property in
Jefferson County on company letterhead.
Section 135.040 of the Jefferson County Code of Ordinances (Ord. No. 10-0411) requires that no bid or proposal
shall be awarded by Jefferson County unless the prospective Bidder provides proof that the Bidder does not owe
delinquent real or personal property, or that the Bidder does not own any real or personal property in Jefferson
County. All delinquent real or personal property taxes shall be paid, in-full, prior to the award of any bid, or proof
shall be provided that the Bidder does not own any real or personal property in Jefferson County prior to the award of
any bid. Jefferson County considers that the failure to pay any and all real or personal property taxes due Jefferson
County, Missouri, the failure to report all real or personal property owned, held or used in Jefferson County, the
failure to provide proof thereof, and/or the failure to keep said tax bills current shall be deemed a material breach of
the contract and will subject the contract to immediate cancellation. All taxes, due and owing, must be paid in full at
the time the bid is awarded by Jefferson County and remain paid during the entire term of the contract unless the
prospective Bidder provides proof that the Bidder does not own real or personal property in Jefferson County. This
requirement shall not apply to the award of bids for projects which are funded in whole or in part by Federal funds.
2.3 CERTIFICATION OF INDEPENDENT PRICE DETERMINATION:
A.
The prices in the bid shall be independently determined, without consultation, communication, or agreement for the
purpose of restricting competition as to any matter relating to price with any Bidder or other person.
B.
Unless otherwise required by law, the prices shall not have been knowingly disclosed by the Bidder prior to opening.
C.
No attempt has been made or will be made by the Bidder to induce any other person or firm to submit or not to
submit a bid.
2.4 PRICE:
The price(s) specified in this bid shall be firm and not subject to contingency or reservation. If the Vendor fails to honor stated
prices as submitted in the Bid Form or Contract, the County reserves the right to obtain the same items from the next lower vendor who
submitted a bid price for the item. The original vendor shall be responsible for the difference in price and required to make restitution
to the County for the difference in price. The Bidder represents prices specified in the bid do not exceed current selling price for the
same or substantially similar good or service, and are the same as or lower than other prices charged to the Bidder’s most favored
customer. In the event the stated prices are determined to be higher than the prices for which Supplier has sold the items, or services, to
others, this contract price shall be reduced accordingly. Bid prices are ALL INCLUSIVE: (Shipping, Handling, Delivery, and
Assembly to locations specified by the County). Prices shall be firm for ALL County departments and locations for term of the
agreement.
2.5 MISSOURI DOMESTIC PRODUCT PROCUREMENTACT:
Bidder represents that the goods provided comply with Sections 34.350 to 34.359, RSMo., known as the Domestic Product
Procurement Act. The Act encourages the purchase of products manufactured or produced in the United States, State of Missouri, and
Jefferson County, Missouri. Bidder shall include proof of compliance with the Act with the bid when requested.
2.6 NON-EXCLUSIVE AGREEMENT:
The contractor shall understand and agree that the contract shall not be construed as an exclusive agreement and further agrees that
the County may secure identical and/or similar services or products from other sources at anytime in conjunction with or in replacement
of the contractor’s services.
INVITATION FOR BID
5
BIDDER INITIALS ________
This is the opportunity summary page. It provides an overview of this opportunity and a preview of the attached documentation.