270 @ 180 Pole Relocation Project

The Missouri Department of Transportation (MoDOT) is soliciting sealed bids through an Invitation for Bid (IFB) designated MODOT SL 0000000055SL for a pole relocation project at the intersection of Interstate 270 and Missouri Route 180 in St. Louis County. The procurement will result in a Blanket Purchase Agreement requiring qualified contractors to provide all labor, equipment, materials, and services necessary to relocate electrical infrastructure according to project specifications. Deliverables include the installation of two 45-foot tenon mount poles with LED-C 480-volt fixtures in a gore grassy area, line boring from existing pole A206 to new poles and pull boxes with one bore extending under a ramp, removal and disposal of two existing foundations and an old pull box, and installation of new number 6 wire with bare ground from pole A206 to Tower 15, with MoDOT supplying the poles and foundations and the contractor supplying LED fixtures. Qualified contractors must maintain general liability insurance of at least $600,000 per person and $4,000,000 aggregate, business automobile liability insurance with the same limits, Missouri State Workers' Compensation coverage with $1,000,000 employer's liability coverage, and must certify enrollment in a federal work authorization program such as E-Verify. Additional requirements include compliance with OSHA construction safety requirements, submission of a detailed Temporary Traffic Control plan, adherence to high-visibility safety apparel standards, and completion and invoicing of all work by June 15, 2026. The bid submission period opens February 3, 2026, at 4:00 PM and closes February 24, 2026, at 4:00 PM Coordinated Universal Time, with bids to be submitted electronically through MissouriBUYS or in hard copy form; all vendors must be registered in the MissouriBUYS system to be considered for award. Pricing must be submitted as a lump sum response inclusive of all costs for permits, licenses, labor, equipment, and traffic control measures, and liquidated damages of $150 per day per item apply for late delivery.

The solicitation encourages minority business enterprise (MBE) and women business enterprise (WBE) participation through subcontractors or joint ventures, and Service-Disabled Veteran Business (SDVE) preference is available; however, no specific set-asides or restrictions limiting organizational type are identified in the procurement documents. Contractors and their personnel must comply with affidavit requirements certifying lawful presence in the United States and enrollment in federal work authorization programs, with potential liability under Missouri Revised Statutes Sections 285.525 through 285.550 for subcontractors who employ unauthorized workers. No incumbent vendors, existing contractors, or required technology integration is identified in the procurement materials. The project scope indicates that MoDOT will supply certain materials, specifically the poles and foundations, while the contractor bears responsibility for all other expenses and deliverables. No specific award value or budget range is disclosed in the available procurement documents. Payment terms are Net 30 with FOB destination freight prepaid, and the contract period extends from the Notice of Contract Award through June 15, 2026.