Replace Emergency Generator - MSHP Troop E Headquarters

The State of Missouri's Facilities Management, Design & Construction (FMDC) division has issued an Invitation for Bid (IFB) for the replacement of an emergency generator at the Missouri State Highway Patrol (MSHP) Troop E Headquarters located in Callaway County. The specific project scope involves installing a new 250 kW Generator, Transfer Switch, and relocating the existing utility transformer. The solicitation is detailed under Project Number R2111-01, with a bid submission period running from July 2, 2021, to August 5, 2021, at 1:30 PM CDT. A non-mandatory pre-bid meeting is scheduled for July 20, 2021, at 11:00 AM at the MSHP Troop E Headquarters, where state personnel will be available to demonstrate the project scope. Bidders are required to submit all documentation electronically through the MissouriBUYS system, including a comprehensive Bid Form, Proposed Subcontractors Form, and various compliance documentation. All bid submissions must be accompanied by a 5% bid bond or cashier's check/bank draft payable to the Division of Facilities Management, Design and Construction.

The solicitation includes specific diversity participation goals, requiring bidders to meet or demonstrate good faith efforts toward 10% Minority Business Enterprise (MBE) participation, 10% Woman Business Enterprise (WBE) participation, and 3% Service-Disabled Veteran Enterprise (SDVE) participation. Bid sets are available electronically at no cost or as paper copies for a $30 refundable deposit from American Document Solutions, with prime contractors allowed up to two sets at the deposit rate. The procurement is open to all vendors, with no specific incumbent vendor mentioned. While the total project value is not explicitly stated, the comprehensive technical requirements and diversity participation goals suggest a significant infrastructure investment. Bidders must submit various compliance forms, including the Affidavit of Work Authorization and Anti-Discrimination Against Israel Act Certification, demonstrating the state's commitment to comprehensive vendor evaluation beyond mere technical capabilities. Electronic specifications can be accessed at no cost, and the state will refund paper bid set deposits if returned within 15 working days of the bid opening.