Replace Salt Creek Bridge - Katy Trail State Park

The State of Missouri's Office of Administration, Facilities Management, Design & Construction (FMDC) has issued a solicitation (X2102-01) for the replacement of the Salt Creek Bridge on the Katy Trail State Park located in Howard County. This Invitation for Bid (IFB) requires a comprehensive bridge replacement project involving the complete removal of the existing bridge, debris, and associated infrastructure, followed by the installation of a new pre-manufactured bridge. The project scope encompasses full demolition, sitework, concrete work, and all incidental construction activities necessary to complete the bridge replacement. A mandatory pre-bid meeting is scheduled for August 17, 2021, at 10:00 AM at the Rocheport Community Hall, and the bid submission deadline is September 2, 2021, at 1:30 PM CDT. Prospective bidders must submit all required documentation electronically through the MissouriBUYS procurement system, including detailed bid forms, unit price schedules, proposed subcontractor information, and compliance documentation. Electronic bid sets are available at no cost, with paper sets accessible for a $100 refundable deposit through American Document Solutions.

The solicitation includes specific diversity participation goals, requiring bidders to demonstrate commitment to Minority Business Enterprises (MBE) at 10%, Women Business Enterprises (WBE) at 10%, and Service-Disabled Veteran Enterprises (SDVE) at 3%. Bidders must submit a 5% bid bond or cashier's check with their proposal and provide documentation of their ability to meet these enterprise participation requirements. Only MBE/WBE firms certified by the Missouri Office of Equal Opportunity as of the bid opening date, or SDVEs meeting specific criteria, can be counted toward these goals. While the total project budget is not explicitly stated, bidders are required to provide comprehensive pricing through unit price schedules and a comprehensive bid form. The contract will be awarded to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder who meets all technical specifications, compliance requirements, and diversity participation goals. Interested contractors must carefully review all solicitation documents and ensure full compliance with the state's procurement guidelines and submission requirements.