NE District New Florence Truck Wash Liner Panel and Door Replacement

The Missouri Department of Transportation (MoDOT) is seeking qualified bidders for the NE District New Florence Truck Wash Liner Panel and Door Replacement project located in Montgomery County. The procurement involves replacing the lower 6 feet of the northern interior liner panel in the wash bay and all mechanical room liner panels with new metal wall panels, fasteners, and trims. Additionally, the project requires replacing three existing steel doors and frames with new stainless steel doors and frames, specifically one 3'-0" x 6'-8" door and two 6'-0" x 6'-8" doors. The bid solicitation is an Invitation for Bid (IFB) with responses due by June 7, 2023, at 2:00 PM CDT. Potential bidders may schedule site visits by contacting Warren Ratliff, and written questions must be submitted by May 30, 2023, at 3:00 PM. The contract will be awarded to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder, with a project completion date of December 4, 2023, including 15 days for submittals. Evaluation criteria focus on cost, responsiveness, and compliance with project specifications.

MoDOT 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-Owned Businesses are also encouraged to submit bids. Bidders must provide a 5% bid bond or equivalent guarantee, and the successful contractor will be required to furnish 100% performance and payment bonds. Insurance requirements include general liability coverage of $500,000 per person/$4,000,000 per occurrence, automobile liability with similar limits, and workers' compensation coverage. Liquidated damages of $200 per calendar day will be assessed for late completion. While no specific budget range is mentioned, the contract will be awarded as a lump sum amount. The project requires quality management oversight by the contractor, with MoDOT conducting hold point inspections, and includes a one-year warranty on parts and labor for all building materials and equipment.