Concrete for Knob Noster State Park Campground Loop Renovation

The State of Missouri, specifically the Department of Natural Resources, has issued an Invitation for Bid (IFBC) for concrete materials and additives for the Knob Noster State Park Campground Loop Renovation project located in Jefferson County. The solicitation requests bids for 700 cubic yards of standard ready-mix concrete loads (4000 PSI at 28 days), 700 cubic yards of short concrete loads, and 350 cubic yards each of specific concrete admixtures including water-reducing, retarding, plasticizing, and polypropylene fiber reinforcement additives. Additionally, the bid includes requirements for 350 gallons each of hot water for cold weather and iced/cold water for hot weather applications. Vendors must submit bids through the MissouriBUYS system, complete Exhibit A, and any other applicable exhibits. The bid response period runs from January 20, 2023, to February 9, 2023, with a desired delivery date of December 27, 2022. Technical requirements specify concrete placement temperatures between 50 and 90 degrees Fahrenheit, and all concrete additives must be manufacturer-certified as compatible with other admixtures and free from excessive water-soluble chloride ions.

The solicitation is open to all vendors without specific set-aside designations for disadvantaged or minority-owned enterprises. The contract will be awarded on a line-item basis to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder(s), with pricing terms of Free On Board (FOB) destination and Net 45 Days payment terms. Environmental and fuel charges must be included in the price per cubic yard of concrete. While no specific incumbent vendors are mentioned, the delivery location is specified as Knob Noster State Park at Route 1873 SE 10, Knob Noster, MO 65336. Although the exact contract value is not explicitly stated, the total estimated quantity of 2,800 cubic yards provides an indication of the potential project scale. Vendors are required to review and accept all solicitation documents and complete the necessary exhibits to submit a responsive bid.