Replace Sewer Lines and Infrastructure Ozark Correctional Ctr. Fordland, MO

The State of Missouri's Facilities Management, Design & Construction (FMDC) is seeking bids for a comprehensive infrastructure replacement project at the Ozark Correctional Center located in Fordland, Missouri. The solicitation, designated as Solicitation Number C1907-01 - Re-Bid, involves extensive sewer and water infrastructure improvements, including replacement of existing water mains, rehabilitation of sewer lines and manholes, wastewater treatment facility outfall sewer improvements, waste sludge dewatering system upgrades, and chemical phosphorus removal enhancements. The project requires electronic bid submissions through the MissouriBUYS system, with a firm bid submission deadline of November 16, 2023, at 1:30 PM CST. A non-mandatory pre-bid meeting and site visit is scheduled for October 19, 2023, at 10:00 AM, located at 929 Honor Camp Lane, Fordland, Missouri. Bidders must submit comprehensive documentation, including a Bid Form, Unit Prices Form, Proposed Subcontractors form, Affidavit of Work Authorization, and various compliance forms. Additionally, all bidders are required to provide a 5% bid bond or cashier's check to be considered for contract award.

The solicitation includes specific diversity participation goals, mandating 10% participation for Minority Business Enterprises (MBE), 10% for Women Business Enterprises (WBE), and 3% for Service-Disabled Veteran Enterprises (SDVE). Certified MBE, WBE, and SDVE firms can be utilized to meet these participation requirements, and bidders are encouraged to submit documentation verifying their compliance. While the total estimated contract value is not explicitly stated, the project appears to be fully funded by the State of Missouri. Bid documents are available electronically at no cost through the provided website, with paper sets obtainable from American Document Solutions for a refundable $100 deposit. Prime contractors are permitted a maximum of two bid sets at the deposit rate, with additional sets available at printing and shipping cost. The contract will be awarded to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder, with an emphasis on meeting the specified diversity participation goals and technical requirements for infrastructure rehabilitation at the correctional facility.