NE District Center Maintenance Building Polyurethane Roof Project

The Missouri Department of Transportation (MoDOT) is seeking qualified bidders for the NE District Center Maintenance Building Polyurethane Roof Project through an Invitation for Bid (IFB605CO21000544). The project involves applying spray cell closed cell polyurethane foam, polyurethane base coat, and polyurethane top coat to a maintenance building located in Center, Missouri, measuring approximately 90' x 50' with a 2/12 pitch roof. Specific work requirements include removing three existing turbines, patching holes with metal decking, reinstalling snow guard bars with taller snatch blocks, and applying a minimum of 1.5 inches of 3 lb. density closed cell sprayed polyurethane foam. The bid solicitation was released on October 1, 2020, with bids due by October 20, 2020, at 3:00 PM CDT. Prospective bidders were invited to schedule site visits between October 5-7, 2020, and submit written questions by October 13, 2020. The contract requires completion by April 30, 2021, and will be awarded to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder. Vendors must be registered in the MissouriBUYS system and submit bids electronically or via mail, as walk-in bids are not accepted due to COVID-19 precautions.

The solicitation encourages Minority Business Enterprise (MBE) and Women Business Enterprise (WBE) participation, with specific goals of 10% MBE and 5% WBE involvement. Bidders must provide a bid bond or certified check equal to 5% of the bid amount, and the successful contractor will be required to furnish a 100% performance and payment bond. The project includes liquidated damages of $200 per day for late completion and requires the contractor to maintain commercial general liability insurance ($500,000 per person/$3,000,000 per occurrence), automobile liability insurance ($500,000 per person/$3,000,000 per occurrence), and workers' compensation insurance. While no specific incumbent vendor is mentioned, the solicitation allows for potential use of the state purchasing card (VISA) for payments. The contract includes provisions for change orders, limiting overhead and profit markup to 25% of materials, labor, and equipment costs. No specific budget range or award value is explicitly stated in the solicitation documents, but the project involves a comprehensive roof renovation for the Northeast District Center Maintenance Building.