Corridor Clearing and Grubbing

The Missouri Department of Transportation (MoDOT) Northeast District has issued an Invitation for Bid (IFB) #60522002036 for corridor clearing and grubbing services located at the Missouri Route 19 and Interstate 70 interchange near New Florence in Montgomery County. The project requires removing and disposing of trees, shrubs, plants, debris, and other items within a precisely defined 15-foot corridor estimated at 0.47 acres. Bidders are required to submit pricing as a lump sum, with bids due by April 25, 2022 at 1:00 PM CDT, and all work must be completed by May 20, 2022. While a site visit is recommended, it is not mandatory for potential vendors. The contract will be awarded on an "all or nothing" basis to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder who meets all mandatory specifications. Contractors must provide 48-hour advance notice before starting work, and all work must be performed during daylight hours on regular business days.

The solicitation encourages participation from Minority Business Enterprises (MBE) and Women Business Enterprises (WBE), with specific goals of 10% MBE and 5% WBE participation through subcontractors, suppliers, or joint ventures. Service-Disabled Veteran (SDV) contractors are also eligible and may receive preference. Successful bidders must maintain specific insurance coverage, including $500,000 per person/$3.5 million per occurrence for general and automobile liability, as well as workers compensation insurance. The contract includes liquidated damages of $150 per calendar day for late completion. Contractors are responsible for providing all necessary tools, equipment, permits, and licenses, with the exception of a MoDOT Right of Way permit. No incumbent vendor is specified, and the solicitation does not indicate a predetermined budget range, instead requesting competitive lump-sum pricing for the entire project scope.