Replace Sewer Lines and Infrastructure Ozark Correctional Center Fordland, MO

The State of Missouri's Office of Administration - Facilities Management, Design & Construction (OA-FMDC) has issued an Invitation for Bid (IFB) solicitation, numbered C1907-01, for a comprehensive infrastructure replacement project at the Ozark Correctional Center in Fordland, located in Warren County. The procurement seeks a contractor to replace and rehabilitate critical water and wastewater infrastructure, including existing water mains, sewer lines, and manholes. Specific project elements include wastewater treatment facility outfall sewer improvements, waste sludge dewatering system upgrades, and chemical phosphorus removal improvements. The solicitation requires electronic bid submissions through the MissouriBUYS system, with a mandatory 5% bid bond or cashier's check accompanying the proposal. A non-mandatory pre-bid meeting and site tour is scheduled for August 9, 2023, at 10:00 a.m. at 929 Honor Camp Lane, Fordland, Missouri, providing potential bidders an opportunity to inspect the project site. The bid submission period runs from July 21, 2023, to August 24, 2023, at 6:30 PM GMT, with all bids to be submitted electronically.

The solicitation includes specific diversity participation goals, requiring bidders to demonstrate commitment to minority and disadvantaged business enterprises. These goals include 10% participation for Minority Business Enterprises (MBE), 10% for Women Business Enterprises (WBE), and 3% for Service-Disabled Veteran Enterprises (SDVE). Only MBE/WBE firms certified by a Missouri public entity and SDVE firms meeting state requirements can be used to satisfy these participation objectives. Bidders must complete and upload several required forms, including a Bid Form, Unit Prices Form, Proposed Subcontractors Form, Affidavit of Work Authorization, and MBE/WBE/SDVE compliance documentation. Bid documents are available electronically at no cost or can be obtained in paper form for a $100 refundable deposit from American Document Solutions. While the solicitation does not specify a precise award value or budget range, it represents a significant infrastructure improvement project for the Ozark Correctional Center, with the potential for a substantial contract award to the successful bidder who meets all technical and diversity participation requirements.