Palmyra Fabric Structure Project

The Missouri Department of Transportation (MoDOT) is seeking a vendor to manufacture, deliver, and install a "Fabric Type" Stressed Skin Membrane Storage Structure for the Palmyra Fabric Structure Project located in Maries County. The procurement involves constructing a rectangular storage structure with specific requirements, including wall louvers, a passage door, and a gather service door, which will be erected on interlocking concrete blocks already provided by MoDOT. The project requires a comprehensive solution encompassing design, fabrication, delivery, and installation, with a firm completion deadline of April 17, 2024, including a 15-day submittal period. Bids will be accepted electronically via MissouriBUYS or through hard copy submissions, with a mandatory requirement to contact the buyer five business days before the bid closing if submitting a physical bid. The bid opening is scheduled for September 13, 2023, at 2:00 PM CDT, and the contract will be awarded to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder. Written questions from potential vendors must be submitted by August 28, 2023, and site visits can be scheduled by contacting Warren Ratliff.

MoDOT strongly encourages participation from Minority Business Enterprises (MBE) and Women Business Enterprises (WBE), with specific participation goals of 10% and 5% respectively. Service-Disabled Veteran (SDV) businesses are also encouraged to participate in the bidding process. Vendors must provide a bid bond or guarantee of 5% of the total bid amount and will be required to furnish a 100% performance and payment bond if awarded the contract. The project includes specific insurance requirements, including general liability coverage of $4,000,000 and automobile liability coverage of $4,000,000. Prevailing wage requirements will apply according to Annual Wage Order #30 for Marion County, and contractors must demonstrate compliance with E-Verify employment verification programs and OSHA safety standards. Liquidated damages of $300 per day will be assessed for late completion, and the contract includes a one-year warranty for parts and labor on all building materials and equipment. While a specific budget range was not explicitly stated, the comprehensive nature of the project suggests a substantial investment in infrastructure development for MoDOT's storage facilities.