Advance Mechanics and Cold Storage Building

The Missouri Department of Transportation (MoDOT) has issued an Invitation for Bid (IFB) for the construction of an Advance Mechanics and Cold Storage Building located in Stoddard County. The project involves providing a 129'-0" wide x 50'-0" x 16'-4" eave height building with two finished mechanics bays, offices, ADA restrooms, and four unfinished open storage bays. The building will feature 2" x 6" wood exterior walls, metal roof and wall panels, wood trusses, concrete foundation, casework, HVAC, plumbing, carbon monoxide system, electrical work, and incidental site work. A mandatory pre-bid meeting is scheduled for October 3, 2019, at 10:00 a.m. at the Advance Maintenance Complex, with written questions due by October 10, 2019. Bid responses are due by October 22, 2019, at 3:00 p.m. CDT, and the project must be completed by May 29, 2020. The contract will be awarded to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder, with evaluation criteria including compliance with specifications, pricing, and overall project approach.

The solicitation encourages participation from Minority Business Enterprises (MBE) and Women Business Enterprises (WBE), with specific goals of 10% MBE and 5% WBE participation through subcontractors, suppliers, or joint ventures. Bidders must provide a bid bond or certified check for 5% of the bid amount, and the successful bidder will be required to furnish a 100% performance and payment bond. The project requires compliance with prevailing wage requirements for Stoddard County and mandates that contractors maintain commercial general liability insurance ($500,000 per person/$3,000,000 per occurrence), automobile liability insurance, and workers' compensation coverage. Liquidated damages of $700 per day will be assessed for late completion. Service-disabled veteran-owned businesses are also eligible for consideration. While no specific budget range is explicitly stated, the project involves constructing a comprehensive maintenance and storage facility with multiple specialized components, suggesting a substantial investment in infrastructure for the Missouri Department of Transportation.