Rockport Heated Storage Building Package

The Missouri Department of Transportation (MoDOT) has issued an Invitation for Bid (IFB) for a Rockport Heated Storage Building Package in Atchison County, seeking a qualified vendor to provide and deliver specific building materials. The procurement requires the delivery of 44 scissor trusses (55' with 12" overhang), a comprehensive lumber package including 275 wall studs, 18 treated bottom plates, 12 LVL headers, 290 girts/purlins/roof bracing pieces, plywood for walls and roof, insulation materials, truss connectors, tension ties, and various building wraps and underlayment materials. The materials must be delivered to 17009 High 136, Rockport, MO 64482, with the entire lumber package required by May 12, 2022 at 3:00 PM and trusses by May 19, 2022 at 3:00 PM. Bid responses are due by April 14, 2022 at 2:00 PM CDT, with written questions accepted until April 8, 2022 at 3:00 PM. The contract will be awarded to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder based on total cost evaluation, with a specific focus on compliance with all mandatory specifications and requirements.

MoDOT strongly encourages participation from Minority Business Enterprises (MBE) and Women Business Enterprises (WBE), with specific participation goals of 10% MBE and 5% WBE. The solicitation includes provisions for potential Service-Disabled Veteran (SDV) participation and adheres to the state's Domestic Products Procurement Act, which provides a preference for American-made products for purchases over $25,000. While no specific incumbent vendor is mentioned, the contract includes detailed insurance requirements, including commercial general liability insurance of $500,000 per person/$3,000,000 per occurrence, automobile liability insurance with similar coverage, and workers' compensation coverage. The contract includes a liquidated damages clause of $300 per day for late delivery and requires all pricing to include packing, handling, and shipping charges with FOB destination terms. Payment terms are set at net 30 days, and the pricing must remain valid for 90 days from the bid opening date.