MoDOT SE Ditch Repair on Route 60/67 in Butler County K18H6297

The Missouri Department of Transportation (MoDOT) in the Southeast District is seeking a contractor to perform ditch repair work on Route 60/67 in Butler County, specifically involving the removal of approximately 70 feet of damaged concrete paved ditch and replacement with rock blanket. The project requires the selected vendor to complete linear grading, furnish and place Type 2 rock blanket, provide traffic control, conduct mobilization, and perform seeding in the Northeast quadrant of the U.S. 60/U.S. 67 Interchange near Poplar Bluff. Contractors are strongly encouraged to conduct site visits prior to submitting a quote, with Harold Eads available at 573-429-0677 to facilitate site inspections. The solicitation is an Invitation for Quote (IFQ) with responses due by October 25, 2018, at 4:00 PM GMT through the MissouriBUYS electronic procurement system. The contract will be awarded on an "All or Nothing" basis, with pricing evaluated as a lump sum covering materials, labor, and mobilization costs. The successful contractor must comply with the latest edition of Missouri Standard Specifications for Highway Construction and submit a work schedule at least two weeks before beginning project activities.

The procurement encourages Minority Business Enterprise (MBE) and Women Business Enterprise (WBE) participation, with specific goals of 10% MBE and 5% WBE involvement through subcontractors, suppliers, or joint ventures. Service-Disabled Veteran Business Enterprise (SDVE) preferences may also apply. The contractor must maintain specific insurance coverages, including commercial general liability insurance ($500,000 per person/$3,000,000 per occurrence), automobile liability insurance with similar limits, and workers compensation insurance. The project is subject to prevailing wage requirements under Chapter 290 RSMo, specifically following General Wage Order #62 for Butler County. Liquidated damages of $250 per calendar day will be assessed for late completion of the project. While no specific budget range is mentioned, payment will be made in full after project completion and receipt of a correct invoice, with no partial payments allowed. The contractor must also demonstrate compliance with non-discrimination policies, construction safety programs, and verification of lawful employment practices.