MoDOT Southeast Conduit Boring in Advance

The Missouri Department of Transportation (MoDOT) Southeast District has issued an Invitation for Bid (IFB) for a conduit boring project at the Advance Maintenance Facility located in Stoddard County, Missouri. The solicitation seeks qualified vendors to bore 300 linear feet of 2-inch orange conduit between the old and new maintenance buildings at 28275 Hwy 25, Advance, MO 63730. The project requires installation of the conduit at a minimum depth of 18 inches, with a pull rope or mule tape (1/2" minimum) to be installed within the conduit. Bidders must be prepared to bore through any soil conditions, including potential rock formations, with no additional compensation for challenging ground conditions. The bid responses are due by August 21, 2020, at 2:00 PM CDT, with the contract period running from the date of award through October 30, 2020. Evaluation will be based on the lowest and best responsive bid that meets all mandatory specifications and requirements, with pricing to be submitted on a per linear foot basis.

The solicitation strongly encourages participation from Minority Business Enterprises (MBE) and Women Business Enterprises (WBE), with specific goals of 10% MBE and 5% WBE participation. Service-Disabled Veteran Enterprises (SDVE) are also eligible for preference in the bidding process. Contractors must maintain specific insurance coverage, including commercial general liability insurance ($500,000 per person/$3,000,000 per occurrence), automobile liability insurance with the same limits, and workers' compensation insurance. The contract includes provisions for liquidated damages of $200 per day per item for late completion. While no specific budget range is explicitly stated, the project involves boring 300 linear feet of conduit, which suggests a relatively focused scope of work. Bidders can submit proposals electronically through the MissouriBUYS system or via hard copy, with all vendors required to comply with Missouri's non-discrimination, prevailing wage, and employment verification requirements.