NE District Shelbina Fabric Structure and Concrete Pad Project

The Missouri Department of Transportation (MoDOT) is seeking qualified contractors for the NE District Shelbina Fabric Structure and Concrete Pad Project located at 213 North Douglas in Shelbina, MO. The project requires constructing a 52'x85', 6-inch thick concrete slab and installing a manufactured 42'x60' "Fabric Type" Stressed Skin Membrane Storage Structure with wall louvers and a gather service door. The structure will be erected on interlocking concrete blocks provided by MoDOT. Bidders must schedule a mandatory site visit on either October 29 or 30, 2024, with Warren Ratliff at (573) 231-6593. The bid period runs from October 9, 2024, to November 13, 2024, at 2:00 PM CST, with written questions due by November 5, 2024, at 3:00 PM. The project must be completed by April 30, 2025, which includes 15 days for submittals. The contract will be awarded to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder, with evaluation based on compliance with mandatory specifications and requirements.

The solicitation encourages Minority Business Enterprise (MBE) participation at 10% and Women Business Enterprise (WBE) participation at 5%. Service-Disabled Veteran (SDV) businesses are also eligible for preference. Bidders must provide a bid bond or cashier's check for 5% of the bid amount and will be required to obtain a 100% performance and payment bond upon award. The contract is subject to prevailing wage requirements under Missouri Annual Wage Order #31 for Shelby County. Contractors must maintain specific insurance coverage, including general liability ($600,000 per person/$4,000,000 per occurrence), automobile liability, and workers' compensation insurance. Liquidated damages of $500 per day will be assessed for late completion. While no specific budget range is explicitly stated, the project involves substantial construction work with specific infrastructure requirements. Electronic bid submission through the MissouriBUYS system is preferred, though hard copy bids may be permitted with prior approval from the buyer.