Kansas City Sweeping and Debris Removal Project

The Missouri Department of Transportation (MoDOT) Kansas City District is seeking qualified contractors to provide barrier sweeping and debris removal services for urban highways in Clay, Jackson, and Platte Counties. The solicitation (IFB605KC24002584) requires contractors to perform six sweeping cycles covering 123 miles of barrier walls, with each cycle to be completed within 22 working days. The work must be conducted during night hours from 7:00 PM to 5:00 AM local time, and contractors are required to provide their own equipment, including a self-propelled sweeper with a minimum 8-foot sweeping path, water spray system for dust control, and at least two protective/advanced warning vehicles with truck/trailer mounted attenuators. The contract period runs from July 1, 2024 through June 30, 2025, with up to four optional one-year renewals. Bids are due by July 19, 2024 at 2:00 PM CDT, and prospective bidders are strongly encouraged to conduct an on-site review of the contract limits prior to submitting a proposal. The contract will be awarded on a firm fixed-price, low bid basis, with payment made per lane mile per completed sweeping cycle.

The solicitation encourages participation from Minority Business Enterprises (MBE) and Women Business Enterprises (WBE), with specific goals of 10% MBE and 5% WBE participation through subcontractors, suppliers, or joint ventures. Service-Disabled Veteran Enterprise (SDVE) participation is also encouraged. Contractors must maintain specific insurance coverage, including $4 million in general liability and automobile liability, and workers' compensation coverage in accordance with Missouri state law. Liquidated damages of $400 per calendar day will be assessed for late completion of sweeping cycles. While no specific budget range is explicitly stated, the total estimated mileage for the full contract term is 738 miles, suggesting a substantial contract value. The contractor will be responsible for all labor, materials, equipment, and traffic control measures, and must properly dispose of all collected debris at permitted facilities, providing disposal receipts to the engineer. MoDOT is exempt from Missouri sales tax, Missouri use tax, and federal excise tax, though the contractor may be responsible for taxes on materials purchased to fulfill the contract.