FY27 CO 105 Capitol Ave Carpet Replacement Project

The Missouri Department of Transportation (MoDOT) issued an Invitation for Bid (IFB) for the FY27 Capitol Avenue Carpet Replacement Project at its Central Office located at 105 West Capitol Avenue, Jefferson City, Missouri. The procurement seeks a qualified contractor to remove and replace approximately 64,122 square feet of carpet tile across five floors (ground through fourth) of the Group B Business-classified building, install approximately 11,348 linear feet of cove base, perform debris removal, and conduct associated cleanup operations. MoDOT will provide Mohawk 24" x 24" multi-directional carpet tile, carpet adhesive, cove base, and cove base adhesive, while the contractor assumes responsibility for all additional materials required for a complete system, proper disposal of existing materials, and any damage repair to building premises or elevators. Key qualifications include mandatory attendance at a required site visit scheduled for April 21, 2026 at 10:00 A.M. (with alternate visits available), submission of a 5% bid guaranty, provision of a 100% performance and payment bond, self-performance of at least 10% of the project work, submission of a subcontractor list for any portion exceeding 1%, and compliance with prevailing wage requirements per Chapter 290 RSMo with hourly rates ranging from $32.28 to $85.05 depending on occupational classification. All employees must possess OSHA 10 certification and valid photo identification before commencing work. The bid closing date is May 21, 2026 at 2:00 PM Central Time, with bids submitted electronically through MissouriBUYS or by hard copy (requiring five business days' prior notice to buyer Logan Wilbers at logan.wilbers@modot.mo.gov); work must be completed by December 1, 2026, with performance during normal business hours unless otherwise approved. Evaluation criteria include compliance with all technical specifications, insurance requirements (general liability minimum $600,000 per occurrence/$4,000,000 aggregate; business automobile liability minimum $600,000 per occurrence/$4,000,000 aggregate; and workers' compensation with $1,000,000 employer's liability), and adherence to submittal deadlines including construction schedules, product lists, and samples within 15 days of Notice to Proceed.

The solicitation documents do not specify set-asides for disadvantaged enterprises, small businesses, or minority-owned contractors, indicating this is an open competitive procurement available to all qualified bidders meeting the technical and insurance requirements. No incumbent vendors or current contractors are identified in the procurement documents. The project involves asbestos-containing materials requiring special handling, with inspection results documenting five samples testing positive for Category I Nonfriable asbestos-containing materials (chrysotile in floor tile and mastic at concentrations of 2-15 percent), necessitating contractor compliance with NESHAP regulations and Missouri Department of Natural Resources requirements for removal or special handling prior to demolition. The contract is structured as a Blanket Purchase Agreement with Net 45 payment terms, and the contractor must provide a one-year warranty on all building materials, equipment, and labor or the standard manufacturer's warranty, whichever is greater, with liquidated damages of $700 per day per item assessed for failure to meet delivery schedules. No specific budget allocation or award value is disclosed in the published solicitation documents, as pricing will be determined through the competitive bidding process.