KC District Harrisonville Maintenance Complex Force Main Project

The Missouri Department of Transportation (MoDOT) is seeking a qualified contractor to install an E|ONE Model DX152 Explosion Proof Grinder Pump Station at the KC District Harrisonville Maintenance Complex in Cass County. The project involves installing a 1-1/2-inch force main approximately 2.2 miles long, including seven air release valves and seven cleanouts, and connecting to an existing City of Harrisonville manhole. Key deliverables include abandoning existing septic tanks, providing electrical service connections, and completing all necessary traffic control, erosion control, and site restoration. A mandatory pre-bid meeting is scheduled for October 23, 2024, at 10:30 AM, with an alternative site visit option available through Randy Whyde for bidders unable to attend. The bid submission deadline is November 13, 2024, at 2:00 PM CST, with bids to be accepted electronically through MissouriBUYS or via mail, UPS, or FedEx. The project must be completed by December 10, 2025, with a 15-day period allocated for submittals. Evaluation will focus on the lowest and best responsive bid, with careful consideration of the contractor's ability to meet all project specifications.

The procurement encourages participation from Minority Business Enterprises (MBE) and Women Business Enterprises (WBE), with specific goals of 10% MBE and 5% WBE participation. The general contractor must self-perform a minimum of 10% of the project work and provide a subcontractor list for any portion over 1% at the time of bidding. Contractors are required to comply with prevailing wage requirements under Missouri Annual Wage Order #31 for Cass County and provide proof of OSHA 10-hour training for all employees. Bidders must submit a bid bond or certified check for 5% of the bid amount, with the successful contractor required to furnish a 100% performance and payment bond. Liquidated damages of $1,000 per day will be assessed for late completion. While no specific budget range was explicitly stated, the contractor will need to provide insurance coverage including $4,000,000 in general and auto liability, and $1,000,000 in employer's liability insurance. The project includes a one-year warranty for parts and labor on all building materials and equipment.