Paved Bike/Pedestrian Trail, Trail Network - Knob Noster State Park

The State of Missouri's Office of Administration - Facilities Management, Design and Construction (OA-FMDC) is soliciting bids for a comprehensive bike/pedestrian trail network project at Knob Noster State Park, located in Jefferson County. The project involves two primary components: first, upgrading approximately 1-3/4 miles of the existing McAdoo pedestrian/equestrian trail from Highway DD eastward, and second, constructing new trail segments extending north and east to NE 751st Road and ending along SE 10 Road within the park. The solicitation, identified as Bid Number X2226-01, requires electronic submissions through the MissouriBUYS platform and mandates a 5% bid bond or cashier's check with the proposal. A mandatory pre-bid meeting is scheduled for September 21, 2023, at 9:00 AM at the Knob Noster Visitor Center, and all bid responses are due by October 5, 2023, at 1:30 PM CDT. Interested contractors must submit comprehensive documentation, including Bid Form, Unit Prices Form, Proposed Subcontractors Form, and various compliance forms related to the project's specific requirements.

The procurement includes specific diversity participation goals, requiring 10% Minority Business Enterprise (MBE), 10% Women Business Enterprise (WBE), and 3% Service Disabled Veteran Enterprise (SDVE) involvement. Only MBE/WBE firms certified by the Missouri Office of Equal Opportunity or qualifying Service Disabled Veteran Enterprises can be used to meet these participation targets. Electronic bid sets are available at no cost, while paper bid sets can be obtained from American Document Solutions for a $100 refundable deposit. Prime contractors are limited to two bid sets at the deposit rate, with additional sets available at printing and shipping cost. While the total project budget is not explicitly stated, the comprehensive nature of the trail network construction suggests a significant infrastructure investment. The contract will be awarded to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder who meets all specified criteria and successfully demonstrates the ability to complete the trail network upgrades and new construction within the designated project parameters.