MoDOT Southeast Road Boring in West Plains

The Missouri Department of Transportation (MoDOT) has issued an Invitation for Bid (IFB) for road boring services in West Plains, Missouri, seeking qualified vendors to perform boring work at two intersections along US Route 63: US 63 and MO CC, and US 63 and Business 63. The project requires installing approximately 355 feet of 2-inch HDPE conduit (preferably red in color) at a minimum depth of 18 inches to connect advanced warning flashers to traffic signal cabinets. The scope involves three specific bores: one 125-foot bore at the US 63/MO CC intersection and two bores at the US 63/Business 63 intersection measuring 130 feet and 100 feet, respectively. MoDOT will handle all traffic control, and no lane closures will be required. The bid submission deadline was August 11, 2022, at 11:00 AM, with a contract completion period of 60 days after award. Bidders will be evaluated based on the lowest and best responsive bid that meets all mandatory specifications, with pricing assessed on the maximum potential financial liability to MoDOT.

The solicitation 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 (SDV) businesses are also encouraged to participate. The contract requires contractors to maintain specific insurance coverage, including general liability of $500,000 per person/$4,000,000 per occurrence, business automobile liability of $500,000 per person/$4,000,000 per occurrence, and Missouri State Workers' Compensation coverage with $1,000,000 employer's liability insurance. Liquidated damages of $200 per day per item will be assessed for late completion. The project includes provisions for the Domestic Products Procurement Act, offering a 10% price preference for products manufactured or produced in the United States for purchases over $25,000. Payment terms are Net 30 days, and all work will be performed within MoDOT right-of-way. While no specific award value or budget range was explicitly stated, the project involves a single line item for road boring services.