NW District Cameron Mechanic Building

The Missouri Department of Transportation (MoDOT) is seeking a contractor to construct a new mechanic building located in the Northwest District of Cameron, Dekalb County, Missouri. The project involves building a 75' wide x 55' deep x 17'-4" eave height structure with specific construction requirements, including 2 x 8 exterior perimeter wood stud walls on a concrete foundation and footings. The detailed scope encompasses a 6" concrete floor slab, wood trusses, 26-gauge exterior metal wall panels and roof panels, 29-gauge metal ceiling panels, interior liner panels, insulation, plumbing, mechanical, and electrical systems, along with incidental site work. The bid solicitation is open from May 15, 2023, to June 7, 2023, with bids due by 2:00 PM CDT, and the project completion date is set for April 16, 2024, which includes fifteen days for submittals. Potential contractors can schedule site visits by contacting MoDOT Inspector Matt Moppin, and the contract will be awarded to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder. Contractors must provide a 5% bid bond and will be subject to liquidated damages of $700 per day for late completion.

MoDOT strongly encourages participation from Minority Business Enterprises (MBE) and Women Business Enterprises (WBE), with specific participation goals of 10% MBE and 5% WBE. Service-Disabled Veteran (SDV) businesses are also encouraged to participate. The successful contractor must comply with prevailing wage requirements for Dekalb County, maintain specific insurance coverage including general liability ($500,000/$4,000,000), automobile liability ($500,000/$4,000,000), and workers' compensation coverage. The project requires the contractor to provide quality management oversight, with MoDOT conducting hold point inspections at nine specified stages of construction. While no specific budget range is detailed in the documents, the project involves constructing a complete mechanical building with comprehensive infrastructure and systems. The contractor must be prepared to provide a 100% performance and payment bond, comply with E-Verify requirements, and offer a one-year warranty on all building materials and equipment.