Construction of Two-Span Pre-Stressed Girder Bridge

Buchanan County Commission is soliciting sealed bids for construction of a two-span, 130-foot pre-stressed I-girder bridge and associated roadway work on SW 66th Road southeast of Rushville, Missouri under Project BRO-R011(035), with bids due October 2, 2026 at 10:00 a.m. Only contractors who have purchased plans and specifications and appear on the plan holders list are eligible to bid; all bidders must be on MoDOT's Qualified Contractor List and submit a completed contractor questionnaire at least seven days prior to bid opening.

A DBE goal of 0% has been established for this project. The work is subject to federal wage rates, the Work Hours Act of 1962, and Title 23 CFR Buy America Requirements for steel and iron products. Missouri Law 292.675 RSMO mandates that the awarded contractor and subcontractors provide a ten-hour OSHA construction safety program for on-site employees not previously certified; non-compliance carries penalties of $2,500 plus $100 per employee per day.

Plans and specifications (half-size) are available for inspection at the Boone County Clerk's office and can be obtained from Snyder & Associates, 802 Francis, St. Joseph, MO 64501 (816-364-5222) for a non-refundable fee of $40. Sealed proposals must be submitted to the Buchanan County Commission office at 411 Jules Street, St. Joseph, Missouri 64501 by October 2, 2026 at 10:00 a.m., at which time bids will be publicly opened and read. The project will be awarded to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder. Buchanan County reserves the right to reject any or all bids.