Linn Fabric Structure and Brine Containment

The Missouri Department of Transportation (MoDOT) is seeking bids for a comprehensive construction project located in Linn, Missouri, involving the erection of a fabric structure and brine containment facility. The procurement is structured as an Invitation for Bid (IFB) with solicitation number IFB605CO19000756. The project specifications include constructing a 70'-0" wide x 72'-0" deep x 38'-6" fabric structure positioned on a new 80'-0" x 102'-0" x 6" thick reinforced concrete slab and stem wall, along with a 20'-0" x 70'-0" x 4'-0" reinforced concrete containment area. The bid opening is scheduled for October 30, 2018, at 2:00 PM, with a contract completion date of February 28, 2019. Site visits could be arranged with the MoDOT Inspector, Allen Wankum, by October 23, 2018, and written questions were due by October 24, 2018. The contract will be awarded to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder, with evaluation based on pricing, technical capability, and compliance with 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 through subcontractors, suppliers, or joint ventures. Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Businesses are also encouraged to bid. Contractors must be enrolled in a federal work authorization program like E-Verify and provide an affidavit confirming they do not knowingly employ unauthorized aliens. The project requires a bid bond or equivalent security of 5% for bids exceeding $49,999.99, with the successful bidder required to provide a 100% performance and payment bond. Prevailing wage requirements apply, and contractors must maintain specific insurance coverage, including general liability ($500,000 per person/$3,000,000 per occurrence) and workers' compensation insurance. Liquidated damages of $500 per day will be assessed for late completion, and contractors must provide a one-year warranty on all materials and equipment. While no specific budget range was disclosed, the comprehensive nature of the project suggests a significant investment in infrastructure development.