Gravel Mitigation - Ha Ha Tonka State Park

The State of Missouri's Facilities Management, Design & Construction (FMDC) has issued an Invitation for Bid (IFB) X2116-01 for gravel mitigation work at Ha Ha Tonka State Park located in Cape Girardeau County. The project specifically requires excavation and hauling activities to remove gravel from the Ha Ha Tonka Spring and Trout Glen Pool. Potential bidders must submit their electronic responses via MissouriBUYS by January 19, 2023, at 1:30 PM CST, with a mandatory pre-bid meeting scheduled for January 4, 2023, at 10:30 AM at the park's visitor center. Bidders are required to provide a comprehensive bid package that includes multiple forms such as the Bid Form, Unit Prices Form, Proposed Subcontractors Form, and various MBE/WBE/SDVE compliance documentation. All bidders must submit a bid bond or cashier's check for 5% of the base bid, and electronic bid specifications are available at no cost, with paper bid sets obtainable for a $100 deposit. The contract will be awarded to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder based on the submitted documentation and compliance with the solicitation requirements.

The procurement has specific diversity participation goals, including 0% for Minority Business Enterprises (MBE) and Women Business Enterprises (WBE), with a 3% goal for Service-Disabled Veteran Enterprises (SDVE). While no specific budget range is explicitly stated in the solicitation documents, the project is open to all vendors capable of meeting the technical and compliance requirements. Bidders must use certified MBE/WBE/SDVE firms to satisfy participation goals and must provide appropriate certification documentation. The solicitation does not mention any incumbent vendors or existing infrastructure requirements beyond the gravel removal activities. Prime contractors are limited to two bid sets at the deposit rate, with additional sets available at the cost of printing and shipping. The project is funded by the State of Missouri and will be executed through the Facilities Management, Design & Construction division, with work to be performed in Cape Girardeau County.