Construct Solar Array Building 1270 - Fort Leonard Wood

The State of Missouri's Facilities Management, Design & Construction (FMDC) has issued an Invitation for Bid (IFB) for the installation of a 40 KW PV Solar Array at Building 1270 on Fort Leonard Wood military base. The project requires the comprehensive installation of solar infrastructure, including multiple solar cells, DC to AC inverters, structural framing for mounting on a standing metal seam roof, wiring, conduit, disconnects, and control systems. The solicitation (Solicitation Number T2229-01) is open to all vendors and will be conducted electronically through MissouriBUYS, with bids due by June 29, 2023, at 1:30 PM CDT. A mandatory pre-bid meeting is scheduled for June 15, 2023, at 9:30 AM, with attendees required to check in at the Fort Leonard Wood Visitor Center. Bidders must submit a comprehensive package of documents, including the Bid Form, Proposed Subcontractors Form, and various compliance documentation. The project requires a 5% bid bond or cashier's check/bank draft payable to the Division of Facilities Management, Design and Construction.

The solicitation includes specific diversity participation goals, requiring 10% Minority Business Enterprise (MBE), 10% Women Business Enterprise (WBE), and 3% Service-Disabled Veteran Enterprise (SDVE) participation. Certified MBE/WBE/SDVE firms can be used to satisfy these participation requirements, and bidders must submit detailed compliance forms demonstrating their approach to meeting these goals. Electronic bid sets are available at no cost, while paper bid sets can be obtained for a $30 deposit from American Document Solutions, with prime contractors allowed up to two sets at the deposit rate. Although the specific contract value is not explicitly stated, the detailed technical requirements and solar array specifications suggest a significant infrastructure investment. The contract will be awarded to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder, with all bids to be submitted electronically through the MissouriBUYS procurement platform, ensuring a competitive and transparent selection process.