Bowling Green Pole Barn

The Missouri Department of Transportation (MoDOT) has issued an Invitation for Bid (IFB) for the construction of a pole barn building in Bowling Green, Phelps County. The project involves constructing a six to ten bay pole barn building on a MoDOT-prepared site, with base bid specifications of 100'-0" wide by 50'-0" deep and 16'-0" eave height. The first bay must be an enclosed bay with a concrete floor, 14'-0" garage door, 3'-0" pedestrian door, lighting, and electrical outlets, while the remaining bays will have a 6" compacted type 5 base rock floor. The solicitation includes a base bid for six bays and four alternate bids for seven, eight, nine, and ten bays total. A mandatory pre-bid meeting was held on July 24, 2019, with bid submissions due by August 12, 2019, at 2:00 PM. The project completion date is set for November 22, 2019, which includes fifteen days for submittals. Evaluation will focus on the lowest responsive and responsible bidder, with consideration given to alternate construction methods that meet or exceed the original specifications at no additional cost.

The IFB encourages participation from Minority Business Enterprises (MBE) and Women Business Enterprises (WBE), with goals of 10% MBE and 5% WBE participation. Service-Disabled Veteran Enterprise (SDVE) preferences also apply. Projects valued over $75,000 must comply with prevailing wage requirements for Pike County, while those exceeding $49,999.99 require a bid bond or contract bond. Contractors must provide quality management oversight, as MoDOT will not provide daily inspection but will conduct hold point inspections with 24-hour advance notice. The successful contractor will be required to obtain necessary permits and licenses, comply with safety program requirements, and provide a one-year warranty on building materials and equipment. Liquidated damages of $700 per day will be assessed for late completion. While no specific budget range is explicitly stated, the solicitation suggests flexibility in the project scope through the alternate bay configurations, indicating potential variability in the contract value.