Install Pedestrian Bridge at Pleasant Hill Over Union Pacific Railroad

The Missouri Office of Administration - Facilities Management, Design and Construction (OA-FMDC) has issued Solicitation Number X2311-01, an Invitation for Bid (IFB) for the installation of a new pedestrian bridge over the Union Pacific Railroad tracks in Pleasant Hill, Cass County. The project involves constructing a new pedestrian bridge grade separation along the existing abandoned Rock Island Railroad Spur alignment, with the primary objective of creating a safe crossing over the existing railroad tracks. The solicitation is open to all vendors and requires electronic submission through the MissouriBUYS system between July 18, 2024, at 2:00 PM CDT and September 10, 2024, at 1:30 PM CDT. Deliverables include a complete pedestrian bridge infrastructure that provides grade separation from the railroad tracks, with detailed specifications available in the solicitation documents. Vendors must carefully review all documents under the Overview tab in the MissouriBUYS system and submit comprehensive electronic responses. The payment terms are Net 45 Days, with delivery specified as Free On Board Destination, and the solicitation does not include line-item specifications.

The solicitation includes documentation related to Minority Business Enterprise (MBE), Women Business Enterprise (WBE), and Service-Disabled Veteran Enterprise (SDVE) participation, suggesting potential set-aside or participation requirements for these enterprise types. While no specific award value or budget range is explicitly stated in the documents, the project involves significant infrastructure development. Contact information is provided for Tunde Howser at the OA-FMDC, who can be reached at 573-751-0053 or april.howser@oa.mo.gov for any vendor inquiries. The solicitation documents include the main IFB, final bid documents, an MBE/WBE/SDVE directory, and an addendum, indicating a comprehensive approach to vendor selection and project management. No incumbent vendor information is disclosed, and there are no explicit restrictions on the types of organizations that can respond to the bid beyond the potential enterprise participation guidelines.