EB Joplin Weigh Station Scale House Demolition and New Construction

The Missouri Department of Transportation (MoDOT) has issued an Invitation for Bid (IFB) for the demolition and reconstruction of the EB Joplin Weigh Station Scale House located in Newton County, Missouri. The procurement involves comprehensive demolition of the existing weigh station building, including complete contents removal and off-site disposal, followed by construction of a new 100-foot long by 30-foot wide facility with specific architectural and engineering specifications. The new building will feature wood exterior walls, a concrete foundation and footings, metal roof and wall panels, wood trusses, finished offices, ADA restrooms, HVAC systems, plumbing, electrical infrastructure, and an inspection pit. A mandatory pre-bid meeting was held on January 30, 2020, with written questions due by February 3, 2020, and the final bid opening scheduled for February 11, 2020, at 2:00 PM CST. The project has a specified completion date of July 31, 2020, and requires a comprehensive submission including a 5% bid guarantee for bids over $49,999.99, with liquidated damages of $700 per day assessed for late completion.

The solicitation encourages participation from Minority Business Enterprises (MBE) and Women Business Enterprises (WBE), with a goal of 10% MBE and 5% WBE involvement through subcontractors, suppliers, or joint ventures. Bidders must comply with prevailing wage requirements for Newton County and provide a 100% performance and payment bond upon contract award. The contractor will be responsible for quality management oversight and must maintain specific insurance coverage, including commercial general liability ($500,000 per person/$3,000,000 per occurrence) and automobile liability insurance. An alternate bid item is included for the additional removal of an existing 80' x 70' concrete inspection pad, which will be considered in the total bid evaluation. While a specific budget range is not explicitly stated, the comprehensive nature of the project—involving complete demolition and new construction—suggests a significant capital investment. The contract will be awarded to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder, with careful consideration of technical capabilities, compliance requirements, and overall project approach.