NE District Fuel Dispenser Removal and Replacement Project

The Missouri Department of Transportation (MoDOT) issued an Invitation for Bid (IFB) for the NE District Fuel Dispenser Removal and Replacement Project, seeking a contractor to remove and replace fuel dispensers at six facilities located in Mexico, Paris, New Florence, Warrenton, Troy, and Bowling Green. The project requires furnishing and installing one unleaded and one diesel fuel dispenser with digital head/register at each location, with all equipment required to be compatible with MoDOT's Fuel Master System. Specific technical requirements include 100:1 pulsars, 12' hoses (1" for diesel and 3/4" for unleaded), swivels, breakaways, and specific OPW nozzles for each fuel type. Vendors were required to schedule site visits with Ty Middleton by November 14, 2018, and submit bids by November 27, 2018 at 2:00 PM CST. The contract mandates that installation of each new dispenser must be completed within 48 hours of removing the old pump, with a total project completion deadline of May 15, 2019. The bid will be awarded to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder, with an evaluation focusing on meeting the detailed technical specifications and project requirements.

The IFB encourages participation from Minority Business Enterprises (MBE) and Women Business Enterprises (WBE), with a goal of 10% MBE and 5% WBE participation through subcontractors, suppliers, or joint ventures. Service-Disabled Veteran (SDV) businesses are also eligible for preference. Bidders exceeding $49,999.99 were required to provide a 5% bid bond, and the winning contractor must furnish a 100% performance and payment bond. The contract includes a standard one-year warranty on parts and labor, with an optional four-year extended warranty available as a separate line item. Prevailing wage requirements apply to the project, which is valued over $75,000. The contractor must maintain specific insurance coverage, including $500,000 per person/$3,000,000 per occurrence for general and automobile liability, and workers' compensation insurance. Liquidated damages of $300 per calendar day will be assessed for late completion of the project.