Rebuild Cooling Tower, Building 7, WERDCC

The State of Missouri, through the Office of Administration - Facilities Management, Design and Construction (OA-FMDC), is seeking bids for a comprehensive cooling tower rebuild project at the Women's Eastern Reception, Diagnostic, and Correction Center (WERDCC) in Vandalia. The project involves removing and replacing an existing 1,440-ton cooling tower for the campus chiller system, with extensive infrastructure modifications. Specific deliverables include removing existing cooling tower components, pipes, power, and control systems, and installing new pipes from the mechanical room, a sediment filter, structural steel, a variable frequency drive for the fan motor, and associated conduit and feeders. The project also requires integration of control components, including wiring, sensors, and connection to the existing building automation system. A non-mandatory pre-bid meeting and site visit is scheduled for October 20, 2023, with electronic bid submissions required through the MissouriBUYS system by November 2, 2023, at 1:30 PM CDT. Bidders must submit a 5% bid bond or cashier's check with their proposal, and all bids will be evaluated based on responsiveness and responsibility.

The procurement includes specific diversity participation goals, requiring bidders to commit to 10% Minority Business Enterprise (MBE), 10% Women Business Enterprise (WBE), and 3% Service-Disabled Veteran Enterprise (SDVE) participation. Only certified MBE/WBE/SDVE firms can be used to satisfy these participation requirements. Electronic bid documents are available at no cost, with paper sets obtainable for a $30 refundable deposit through American Document Solutions. Payment terms are set at net 45 days with Free On Board Destination delivery terms. While a specific contract value is not explicitly stated, the comprehensive nature of the project suggests a significant infrastructure investment. The contract will be awarded to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder, with all vendors eligible to submit proposals through the electronic bidding system. Interested contractors must complete and upload various required forms, including the Bid Form, Proposed Subcontractors form, Affidavit of Work Authorization, and MBE/WBE/SDVE compliance documentation.