NE District Canton Maintenance Complex Wastewater Project

The Missouri Department of Transportation (MoDOT) has issued an Invitation for Bid (IFB) for the NE District Canton Maintenance Complex Wastewater Project, located in Lewis County. The project involves the comprehensive installation of wastewater infrastructure, including two grinder pumps with 6.03 Hp motors, a fiberglass reinforced plastic (FRP) lift station, valve vault, flow meter, and approximately 1.1 miles of 2-inch force main piping. Specific technical requirements include a flow meter with pulsed output compatible with the City of Canton's metering system, several highway bore crossings using restrained joint PVC pipe and steel casing, and connection to an existing city manhole. A mandatory pre-bid conference is scheduled for September 10, 2024, at 10:30 AM CST at the Canton Maintenance Building, and all potential bidders must complete a mandatory site visit prior to bid submission. The bid solicitation is open from August 21, 2024, to September 27, 2024, at 2:00 PM CDT, with written questions due by noon on September 17, 2024, and any addendums to be posted by 3:00 PM on September 20, 2024. The project must be completed by August 5, 2025, which includes 15 days allocated for submittals.

The contract encourages minority and women-owned business participation, with specific goals of 10% Minority Business Enterprise (MBE) and 5% Women Business Enterprise (WBE) participation. Bidders must provide a bid guarantee of 5% of the total bid amount, and the successful contractor will be required to furnish a 100% performance and payment bond. The general contractor must self-perform a minimum of 10% of the project work and submit a subcontractor list for any portion exceeding 1% at the time of bidding. Prevailing wage requirements will apply according to Missouri Annual Wage Order #31 for Lewis County, and contractors must provide proof of OSHA 10-hour safety training for all employees. Liquidated damages of $1,000 per day will be assessed for late project completion. While a specific total project budget is not explicitly stated, the comprehensive nature of the infrastructure installation suggests a significant municipal investment. The project will involve abandoning existing septic tanks and installing new wastewater infrastructure that integrates with the City of Canton's existing municipal systems.