Boonville Rest Area Renovation Project

The Missouri Department of Transportation (MoDOT) is seeking a qualified contractor to renovate the Boonville Rest Area located at I-70 Mile Marker 104, with bids due on October 18, 2024 at 2:00 PM CDT. The project involves comprehensive renovations to both eastbound and westbound rest area facilities, including a 730 square foot addition to house a public gathering area with display boards and vending machines, a new family-type toilet, and complete restroom renovations. Specific improvements include installing epoxy flooring, ceramic tile walls, LED lighting, reworking sidewalks for accessibility, adding a flagpole, and refurbishing on-site table shelters. A mandatory pre-bid conference is scheduled for October 1, 2024 at 10:00 AM CST at the westbound rest area location, and written questions are due by noon on October 4, 2024. The project requires the contractor to complete all work by May 1, 2026, with 15 days allocated for submittals, and MoDOT will not provide daily inspection, so the contractor must provide quality management oversight.

The solicitation encourages participation from Minority Business Enterprises (MBE) and Women Business Enterprises (WBE), with participation goals of 10% and 5% respectively. Bidders must provide a bid bond or equivalent for 5% of the bid amount, and the successful contractor must furnish a performance and payment bond for 100% of the contract price. Prevailing wage rates will be applied according to Missouri Annual Wage Order #31 for Cooper County, and contractors must carry specified insurance coverage including $4 million in general liability and automobile liability. The contractor must also provide OSHA 10-hour construction safety training certification for all on-site workers and comply with the state's requirements for employment of unauthorized aliens. While a specific budget range is not explicitly stated, the comprehensive nature of the renovation suggests a significant investment in upgrading the rest area facilities, with liquidated damages of $1,000 per day assessed for late completion.