Repl. Fluid Cooler, Wheeler Hall & Admin Bldg. MO School for the Deaf, Fulton

The State of Missouri's Office of Administration - Facilities Management, Design & Construction (OA-FMDC) is seeking bids for a specialized infrastructure replacement project at the Missouri School for the Deaf in Fulton. The procurement involves removing and replacing a 106-ton fluid cooler for the water source heat pump system located in Wheeler Hall. This is a competitively bid procurement with a solicitation period from April 7, 2023, to May 11, 2023, at 1:30 PM CDT. A non-mandatory pre-bid meeting and site visit are scheduled for April 24, 2023, at 10:30 AM, located at the MO School for the Deaf Maintenance Building Conference Area. Bidders are required to submit their proposals electronically through the MissouriBUYS system and must include a 5% bid bond or cashier's check. The project requires comprehensive documentation, including a Bid Form, Proposed Subcontractors form, Affidavit of Work Authorization, and compliance forms. Electronic bid specifications are available at no cost, while paper bid sets can be obtained for a $30 refundable deposit from American Document Solutions.

The solicitation includes specific enterprise participation goals, with 0% requirements for Minority Business Enterprises (MBE) and Women Business Enterprises (WBE), and a 3% goal for Service-Disabled Veteran Enterprises (SDVE). Prime contractors are permitted two bid sets at the deposit rate, while other requesters are limited to one set. The project is funded by the State of Missouri, and no incumbent vendor information is provided. While a specific award value is not disclosed, the solicitation indicates this is a competitive procurement open to all vendors capable of meeting the technical specifications and requirements. Bidders must demonstrate compliance with all documentation requirements, including work authorization affidavits and enterprise participation goals. The project represents a targeted infrastructure improvement for the Missouri School for the Deaf, focusing on replacing critical heating and cooling system components to maintain operational efficiency.