Fayette Working Bays/Cold Storage Building

The Missouri Department of Transportation (MoDOT) has issued an Invitation for Bid (IFB) for the construction of a working bays/cold storage building located at 871 State Highway 240 in Fayette, Missouri. The project involves constructing a 103'-8" wide x 60' deep x 16'-4" eave height structure with 2 x 6 exterior perimeter wood stud walls on a concrete foundation and footings. Specific deliverables include a 6" concrete floor slab, wood trusses, 26 gauge metal wall and roof panels, insulation, comprehensive plumbing, mechanical, and electrical systems, and incidental site work. A non-mandatory pre-bid meeting was held on November 14, 2018, at 10:00 a.m. central time, with written questions due by November 19, 2018. The bid submission deadline is November 28, 2018, at 2:00 p.m. CST, with a project completion date of May 6, 2019. Evaluation criteria include lowest and best bid, with contractors required to submit a 5% bid bond and demonstrate compliance with prevailing wage requirements, safety programs, and employment eligibility verification.

The solicitation encourages participation from Minority Business Enterprises (MBE) and Women Business Enterprises (WBE), with recommended participation goals of 10% MBE and 5% WBE. Additionally, Service-Disabled Veteran Enterprise (SDVE) firms are welcomed to participate. Vendors must be registered on the MissouriBUYS eProcurement system to access full solicitation details. The successful bidder will be required to provide a 100% performance and payment bond and maintain specific insurance coverages, including $500,000 per person/$3,000,000 per occurrence for general and automobile liability, and workers' compensation insurance. Liquidated damages of $500 per day will be assessed for late completion. While no specific contract value is explicitly stated, the comprehensive scope of work suggests a significant infrastructure investment by the Missouri Highway and Transportation Commission. Alternative construction methods, such as pre-engineered metal buildings or tilt-up concrete, may be considered after award, providing potential flexibility for bidders.