Bi-State Development Agency, 707 North First Street, St Louis, Missouri 63102

36 -- HEAVY DUTY TRACK MAINTENANCE TRUCK SOL SB2287 DUE 090997 POC Ellen Towe, Contract Specialist, (314) 982-1477, (314) 923-3022 (fax) E-MAIL: etowe@bsad.org, etowe@bsda.org. The Bi-State Development Agency is soliciting bids for the purchase of one (1) each new 33,000 pound GVWR Track Maintenance Truck as specified for use at the Bi-State Development Agency Transit System. The technical specifications cover the requirements for a truck, which may be used on both suburban expressways and urban aerterial streets. All parts, items or features not specifically furnished to provide a complete vehicle shall be furnished by the successful Bidder at the bid price and shall conform in quality of material and workmanship to that usually provided by industry standards and in accordance with specifications outlined in ML-97-SB-2290. Copies of the specifications may be obtained at the office of the Agency's MetroLink Contracts & Procurement Department. Address written requests to Ellen Towe, Contract Specialist, Bi-State Development Agency, MetroLink Contracts & Procurement, 2nd Floor, 707 North First Street, St. Louis, MO 63102. You may also fax your request to (314) 982-3022.Please include the sealed bid number, your company name, your complete address and both telephone and fax numbers. A pre-bid conference will be held on Tuesday, August 19, 1997 at 2:00 p.m., St. Louis time (CST), Bi-State Development Agency, 2nd Floor Conference Room 201, 707 North First Street, St. Louis, Missouri, 63102. Bids will be received until Tuesday, September 9, 1997, 2:00 p.m., St. Louis time (CST), Bi-State Development Agency, 2nd Floor Conference Room 201, 707 North First Street, St. Louis, MO 63102. The Agency reserves the right to accept any bid or any part or parts thereof or to reject any and all bids. Acceptance of any bid is subject to cncurrence by the United States Department of Transportation. Any contract resulting from bids are subject to financial assistance between the Agency and the United States Department of Transportation. The Agency is committed to maximizing Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE) participation. All Bidders are strongly encouraged to afford these firms the maximum opportunity to participate as subcontractors. All DBE Firms are encouraged to fully particpate in this procurement as a primary Bidder or as a partner with another firm. BI-STATE DEVLOPMENT AGENCY OF THE MISSOURI-ILLINOIS METROPOLITAN DISTRICT. WE ARE AN AFFIRMATIVE ACTION EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER M/F***** (0217)

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