FY27 SW Bolivar Fuel Tanks Replacement Project

The Missouri Department of Transportation is requesting bids for material and labor to install three double-wall fuel storage tanks (one 2,000-gallon unleaded and two 2,000-gallon diesel) with all piping, vents, and system components at the Bolivar Maintenance Facility (2816 West Broadway, Bolivar, Missouri 65613), with bids due August 20, 2026 at 2:00 p.m. Central Time and mandatory site-visit attendance by August 12, 2026. MBE/WBE participation is encouraged, and Service-Disabled Veteran preference applies.

The contractor must complete work within 72 hours of start and achieve final completion by December 30, 2026. The scope includes removal of existing fuel, proper tank disposal, transfer of fuel to new tanks, piping and system integration, and delivery of one-year parts and labor warranty on all components. All work is subject to prevailing wage requirements under Missouri Chapter 290 RSMo, with Polk County wage rates (posted as AWO 33) ranging from $27.39 to $73.71 per hour depending on classification, plus applicable fringe benefits and overtime premiums.

Bidders must submit a lump-sum price and a bid guaranty equal to 5% of the bid amount in the form of a bid bond, certified check, cashier's check, or bank money order. The successful contractor must provide a performance and payment bond equal to 100% of the contract price within 15 calendar days of award. Insurance requirements include General Liability ($600,000 per person / $4,000,000 aggregate), Business Automobile Liability (equal limits), and Missouri State Workers' Compensation coverage with $1,000,000 employer's liability. Liquidated damages of $300 per day per item apply for delivery delays, excluding weekends, Sundays, holidays, and Department-suspended work days.

Bids are accepted electronically through MissouriBUYS or by hard copy (mail, UPS, FedEx) with five business days' advance notice to Logan Wilbers at logan.wilbers@modot.mo.gov. The solicitation opened July 30, 2026. Written questions were due August 13, 2026, with Amendment 01 (Q&A) posted August 18. Contractors must complete OSHA 10-hour construction safety training, maintain E-Verify enrollment, and comply with anti-discrimination and lawful-presence requirements. Schedule site visits with Dan Borcoi at 417-834-6906.