Kewanee Pole Barn Addition

The Missouri Department of Transportation (MoDOT) is seeking qualified bids for the Kewanee Pole Barn Addition project, a construction initiative located in Marion County. The procurement involves constructing a 27'-7" wide x 50' deep pole barn structure with a 10'-0" eave height, featuring a concrete foundation and floor, 2"x4" wood stud walls, metal wall and 26-gauge roof panels, wood trusses, plumbing fixtures, and an HVAC system. The project also includes incidental site work and will require comprehensive quality management oversight. The bid solicitation was posted on March 11, 2020, with a bid submission deadline of April 20, 2020 at 2:00 PM Central Time. A pre-bid conference call was scheduled for April 2, 2020 at 10:00 AM, and interested contractors were advised to contact Paul Huskey at 573-380-8470 for additional details or site visit arrangements. The contract stipulates a project completion date of August 14, 2020, which includes fifteen days for submittals, and includes provisions for liquidated damages of $500 per day for late completion.

The solicitation encourages participation from Minority Business Enterprises (MBE) and Women Business Enterprises (WBE), with specific goals of 10% MBE and 5% WBE participation. Bidders are required to submit a bid bond or certified check equal to 5% of the bid amount, and the successful contractor must provide a performance and payment bond for 100% of the contract price. The project is subject to prevailing wage requirements under Chapter 290 RSMo for New Madrid County and requires contractors to maintain specific insurance coverage, including general liability ($500,000 per person/$3,000,000 per occurrence) and automobile liability with similar limits. While no specific budget range was explicitly stated in the documents, the comprehensive requirements suggest a significant infrastructure investment. Contractors must also be enrolled in the E-Verify program and provide an affidavit affirming their participation, demonstrating the state's commitment to legal employment practices.