CD St. James Office Wastewater Disposal System Project

The Missouri Department of Transportation (MoDOT) has issued an Invitation for Bid (IFB605CO25000809) for the CD St. James Office Wastewater Disposal System Project, seeking a qualified contractor to install comprehensive wastewater treatment infrastructure. The project specifically requires installation of two centrifugal effluent pumps (1 Hp motors with control panel, rated 17.7 gpm at 65.4 ft TDH), a precast septic tank, precast pump tank, precast aeration tank, and associated wastewater treatment system components including media, aerator, headworks box, valves, piping, and drip irrigation system. A mandatory pre-bid conference is scheduled for October 29, 2024, at 10:30 AM CST at 7855 Hwy. 8, St. James, MO, with bids due by November 13, 2024, at 2:00 PM CST. The project completion date is set for October 22, 2025, which includes fifteen days for submittals. Critically, the drip irrigation system must be installed by a current registered advanced on-site wastewater treatment system installer certified by the Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services (DHSS). Bidders must submit electronically through MissouriBUYS or via mail, with a mandatory site visit required for bid acceptance.

The solicitation encourages minority and women-owned business participation, with specific goals of 10% Minority Business Enterprise (MBE) and 5% Women Business Enterprise (WBE) involvement. The general contractor must self-perform a minimum of 10% of the project work and provide a subcontractor list for any portion over 1% at the time of bidding. A bid bond or certified check for 5% of the bid amount is required, with the successful bidder needing to provide a 100% performance and payment bond. Prevailing wage rates will apply per Annual Wage Order #31 for Phelps County, and liquidated damages of $300 per day will be assessed for late completion. While no specific total project budget is explicitly stated, the solicitation indicates that the contract will be awarded to the lowest, responsive, and responsible bidder. Contractors must provide proof of insurance, including general liability coverage of $600,000 per person and $4,000,000 per occurrence, automobile liability coverage, and workers' compensation insurance. Additionally, all employees must have OSHA 10-hour training certification before work begins.