Conduit Installation Scott County

The Missouri Department of Transportation (MoDOT) has issued an Invitation for Bid (IFB) soliciting qualified vendors to install conduit for future fiber optic infrastructure along the north side of US 62 in Scott County, Missouri. The specific project scope requires installing 3,255 linear feet of 2-inch conduit in a trench, 1,535 linear feet of 2-inch conduit using pushed installation techniques, and one Class 2 pull box. The contract period will run from the Notice to Proceed through October 31, 2017, with bid responses due on April 13, 2017, at 3:00 PM CDT. Bidders must submit proposals electronically through the MissouriBUYS Statewide eProcurement System or as hard copies. The evaluation criteria focus on selecting the lowest and best bidder that meets all mandatory specifications and requirements, with pricing to be provided on a unit cost basis for conduit linear footage and pull box installation. Successful vendors must comply with prevailing wage requirements under Chapter 290 RSMo and maintain specific insurance coverage, including commercial general liability insurance of $500,000 per person and $3,000,000 per occurrence.

The procurement encourages participation from minority-owned and women-owned businesses, with specific goals of 10% Minority Business Enterprise (MBE) and 5% Women Business Enterprise (WBE) participation. Service-Disabled Veteran Business (SDVE) enterprises are also eligible for preference. Contractors must be registered with the Missouri Secretary of State and Department of Revenue and provide documentation of enrollment in a federal work authorization program like E-Verify. The solicitation requires domestic product usage unless specifically waived, and payment terms are set at net 45 days. While no specific budget range is explicitly stated, the project involves infrastructure improvement along a specific highway segment. Contractors must also maintain automobile liability insurance with identical coverage limits and Missouri State Workers' Compensation coverage. The Missouri Highway and Transportation Commission (MHTC) is exempt from Missouri Sales Tax, Missouri Use Tax, and Federal Excise Tax, which may impact overall project costs.