Project 31215 - Westview Force Main - Phase II

The City of Jefferson City, Missouri is seeking sealed bids for Project 31215 - Westview Force Main Phase II, a wastewater infrastructure construction project. This unit price procurement encompasses the furnishing of all materials, labor, and equipment for the construction of approximately 8,150 linear feet of 12-inch ductile iron pressure class 350 wastewater force main, approximately 1,160 linear feet of 12-inch PVC gravity sanitary sewer, and storm sewer replacements including a 4-foot by 3-foot culvert. The project scope includes installation of four air release valves, isolation valves, multiple gravity sewer manholes, sitework, and street restoration with milling and asphalt resurfacing. Bidders are required to submit unit prices for 23 force main bid items and 3 stormwater bid items, with final payment based on actual quantities determined during contract performance. Key qualifications and requirements include compliance with prevailing wage determinations for Cole County, American Iron and Steel provisions mandating domestic production of iron and steel products (unless a waiver is approved for cost increases exceeding 25 percent), federal work authorization program requirements under E-Verify, and certification of nonsegregated facilities and debarment status through the System for Award Management. A non-mandatory pre-bid conference is scheduled for April 8, 2026, at 10:30 a.m. at the Jefferson City Regional Water Reclamation Facility, with sealed bids due April 30, 2026, at 1:30 p.m. at the City's Purchasing Agent office at 320 East McCarty Street, Jefferson City, Missouri 65101. The contract timeline specifies 270 calendar days for substantial completion and 315 calendar days for final completion, with liquidated damages assessed at $500 per calendar day for delays beyond the contract completion date.

The procurement includes a minority business enterprise utilization goal of 2.12 percent of the contract value, though no specific set-asides or disadvantaged enterprise restrictions are designated. Bid security equal to five percent of the bid amount is required, either as a certified check or bid bond, and the successful bidder must execute a one-year performance and guarantee bond upon contract award. The project is financed through the Missouri State Revolving Fund utilizing Water and Wastewater Loan Revolving Fund dollars and federal Capitalization Grants to Missouri, and is subject to Clean Water State Revolving Fund compliance requirements. Contractors must maintain wastewater flow through the existing pump station during construction and coordinate with Central Electric Power Cooperative easement stipulations. The specific budget or award value is not disclosed in the available procurement documents; bidders must develop their cost estimates based on the provided unit price schedule, quantities, and contract requirements. No incumbent vendors or current contractors are identified in the procurement materials.