NW District Gallatin Maintenance Sewer Connection Project

The Missouri Department of Transportation (MoDOT) is seeking a qualified vendor for the NW District Gallatin Maintenance Sewer Connection Project through an Invitation for Bid (IFB). The project requires the installation of two grinder pumps in an existing pump tank, along with a precast valve vault, valve, flow meter, piping, and associated appurtenances at the Gallatin Maintenance Complex. Each grinder pump station must include a 15 HP motor, variable frequency drives (VFDs), a control panel, and pumps rated at 35 GPM at 204 ft TDH. The scope also encompasses installing a 2-inch force main approximately 3 miles long, with air valves, road crossings, and connection to an existing city manhole. The flow meter must be compatible with the city of Gallatin's Sensus Flexnet system, specifically requiring a Sensus 512M device with pulsed output. A mandatory pre-bid conference is scheduled for June 27, 2023, at 10:30 AM CST at the project site, with bids due on August 1, 2023, at 2:00 PM CST. The contract will be awarded to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder, with a project completion deadline of May 22, 2024.

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 5% bid bond and the successful contractor will be required to furnish a 100% performance and payment bond. The project is subject to prevailing wage requirements under Chapter 290 RSMo for Daviess County, and contractors must comply with Missouri's employment regulations, including E-Verify enrollment and affidavits regarding unauthorized aliens. Liquidated damages of $1,000 per day will be assessed for late completion. Contractors must maintain specific insurance coverage, including general liability of $500,000/$4,000,000, automobile liability of $500,000/$4,000,000, and workers' compensation coverage. While no specific budget range is explicitly stated, the project involves substantial infrastructure work including pump stations, force main installation, and electrical components. The contract will be awarded on a lump sum basis, with payment terms of net 30 days, suggesting a potentially significant investment in municipal infrastructure improvement.