270 @ 180 Pole Relocation Project

The Missouri Department of Transportation (MoDOT) is soliciting bids through an Invitation for Bid (IFB) for a pole relocation project at the interchange of I-270 and MO 180 in St. Louis County. The procurement seeks qualified contractors to relocate utility poles and associated electrical infrastructure, including the removal of existing poles A209 and A210 with their foundations and pull boxes, installation of two new 45-foot tenon mount poles with foundations in a designated gore grassy area, line boring work connecting existing pole A206 to new poles and pull boxes, installation of new #6 wire with bare ground from pole A206 to Tower 15, and installation of LED-C 480-volt fixtures on the new poles. The contractor is responsible for supplying Class 2 pull boxes and all labor, equipment, materials, permits, and licenses necessary to complete the work, while MoDOT will provide transformer bases, foundations, and poles. All work must be completed and invoiced by June 15, 2026, with liquidated damages assessed at $150 per day per item for failure to meet this deadline. The bid solicitation opened February 3, 2026, and closes on February 27, 2026, at 4:00 PM, with no pre-bid conference or mandatory site tour scheduled. Bidders must submit lump sum pricing on a Line 1 basis through the MissouriBUYS system, with electronic submission preferred but hard copy submissions permitted with buyer approval at least five business days prior to the close date. Contractors must maintain comprehensive insurance coverage including General Liability of not less than $600,000 per person and $4,000,000 aggregate, Business Automobile Liability of not less than $600,000 per person and $4,000,000 aggregate, and Missouri State Workers' Compensation coverage with $1,000,000 employer's liability insurance.

The procurement does not contain specific set-aside restrictions; however, MoDOT encourages minority business enterprise (MBE) and women business enterprise (WBE) participation and requires bidders to list all certified M/WBE vendors and Service-Disabled Veteran Business (SDVE) providers if applicable. All business entities, including joint ventures, must submit notarized affidavits verifying enrollment in a federal work authorization program and affirming that no unauthorized aliens will be employed on the project, with sole proprietorships and partnerships requiring additional affidavits of lawful presence from each owner and general partner. No incumbent vendor or current contractor is identified in the available documentation, and no specific budget or award value range is provided, with awards to be made to the lowest and best responsive bid meeting all mandatory specifications and requirements. Contractors must be prepared to comply with Missouri employment authorization statutes (Revised Statutes Sections 285.525 through 285.550) and understand that violations may result in significant criminal liability.