CD Eldon Mechanic and Cold Storage Building Project

The Missouri Department of Transportation (MoDOT) is seeking a contractor to construct a mechanic and cold storage building located in Eldon, Marion County, Missouri. The project involves building a 107'8" wide x 60' deep x 17'4" eave height structure with specific construction requirements, including 2x6 exterior perimeter wood stud walls on a concrete foundation, a 6" concrete floor slab, wood trusses, 26 gauge exterior metal wall and roof panels, 29 gauge metal ceiling panels, interior liner panels, insulation, plumbing, mechanical, electrical, and incidental site work. A mandatory pre-bid meeting is scheduled for February 7, 2024, at 10:00 AM, with written questions due by February 14, 2024. The bid opening is set for February 23, 2024, at 2:00 PM CST, and the project must be completed by November 21, 2024. Contractors are required to provide a bid bond or certified check for 5% of the bid amount and must self-perform a minimum of 10% of the project work. The contract will be awarded to the lowest and best responsive 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. Service-Disabled Veteran (SDV) businesses are also encouraged to participate. Contractors must comply with prevailing wage requirements under Missouri Annual Wage Order #30 for Miller County and provide proof of lawful employment of workers. The successful bidder will be required to furnish a performance and payment bond for 100% of the contract price. Liquidated damages of $1,000 per day will be assessed for late completion. Alternative construction methods such as pre-engineered metal buildings or tilt-up concrete may be considered, though approval will only occur after award. While no specific budget range is explicitly stated, the project involves a comprehensive building construction that suggests a significant investment in infrastructure for MoDOT's Eldon facility.