Forest Lake Trail – Phase II, Thousand Hills State Park

The State of Missouri's Facilities Management, Design & Construction (FMDC) division has issued a competitive Invitation for Bid (IFB) for the Forest Lake Trail - Phase II project located at Thousand Hills State Park in Adair County. The procurement involves constructing approximately 3,380 linear feet of 10-foot wide concrete trail, which includes comprehensive earthwork, storm sewers, culverts, erosion control, traffic control signs, storm water inlets, and miscellaneous improvements. The solicitation, identified as Solicitation Number X1905-01, was officially posted on November 16, 2021, with bid responses due on December 21, 2021, at 1:30 PM CST. A mandatory pre-bid meeting was scheduled for December 7, 2021, at the Thousand Hills State Park Office in Kirksville, Missouri. Potential bidders are required to submit all bid documents electronically through the MissouriBUYS online platform, including comprehensive forms such as the Bid Form, Proposed Subcontractors Form, and various compliance documentation. Bidders must also provide a 5% bid bond or cashier's check/bank draft payable to the Division of Facilities Management, Design and Construction.

The solicitation establishes specific diversity participation goals, requiring bidders to meet or demonstrate good faith efforts toward 10% Minority Business Enterprise (MBE) participation, 10% Women Business Enterprise (WBE) participation, and 3% Service-Disabled Veteran Enterprise (SDVE) participation. Eligible businesses must be certified by the State of Missouri Office of Equal Opportunity or meet specific state requirements for these designations. Electronic bid sets are available at no cost, while paper bid sets can be obtained for a refundable $100 deposit through American Document Solutions, with prime contractors limited to two sets at the deposit rate. Although the specific contract award value is not explicitly stated, the project involves substantial infrastructure development with precise technical specifications. The contract will be awarded to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder, with emphasis on meeting the specified diversity participation goals and submitting all required documentation in compliance with state procurement regulations.