Conduit Installation St. Francois County

The Missouri Department of Transportation (MoDOT) has issued an Invitation for Bid (IFB605SE18000359) for a conduit installation project in St. Francois County. The solicitation seeks qualified vendors to install infrastructure for future fiber optic cable along the north side of MO 32 (Karsch Blvd), specifically from the traffic signal cabinet at Maple Valley Drive to the traffic signal cabinet at Route D (Washington Street). The project requires installing 3,605 linear feet of 2-inch conduit in trench, 1,760 linear feet of 2-inch conduit pushed, and 2 Class 2 pull boxes, with connections to existing signal cabinets. Bidders must complete the work within 90 days of receiving the Notice to Proceed, with the overall contract period extending through August 31, 2018. The bid response period is from August 15, 2017 to August 30, 2017 at 3:00 PM CDT, with the contract to be awarded to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder. Evaluation will be based on unit pricing for conduit installation, pull box placement, and connection services, with specific attention to technical capabilities and compliance with project specifications.

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 Business Enterprise (SDVE) preferences may also apply. Vendors must comply with prevailing wage requirements under Missouri Chapter 290 RSMo for St. Francois County, specifically General Wage Order #61. Contractors are required to maintain comprehensive insurance coverage, including commercial general liability insurance of $500,000 per person and $3,000,000 per occurrence, automobile liability insurance with identical limits, and workers' compensation insurance. Additional requirements include registration with the Missouri Secretary of State and Department of Revenue, compliance with federal work authorization program requirements, and maintaining a 10-hour OSHA construction safety program. While no specific budget range was explicitly stated, the project involves significant infrastructure installation with precise linear footage requirements and technical specifications. Payment terms are set at Net 45 days, and the state of Missouri will be tax-exempt for this procurement.