NB Dearborn Rest Area Renovation Project

The Missouri Department of Transportation (MoDOT) is seeking a qualified contractor to complete a comprehensive renovation of the Northbound Dearborn Rest Area located at I-29 Northbound, Mile Marker 27 in Dearborn, Platte County, Missouri. The project involves extensive interior and exterior modifications, including demolition of load-bearing walls, complete reconfiguration of interior spaces to create new uni-sex and multi-occupant restrooms, a maintenance room, office area, and new entryway vestibules. Exterior work encompasses demolition of existing entry canopy structures, roof system replacement, landscaping improvements, installation of an additional flagpole, and construction of new storefront systems. A mandatory pre-bid conference is scheduled for November 5, 2024, at 10:00 AM CST, with written questions due by noon on November 12, 2024, and responses to be posted by November 15, 2024. Bids are due November 22, 2024, at 2:00 PM CST, with project completion required by August 1, 2025. Contractors must submit a bid bond or certified check for 5% of the bid amount and will be subject to liquidated damages of $1,000 per day for late completion.

The solicitation encourages Minority Business Enterprise (MBE) and Women Business Enterprise (WBE) participation, with specific goals of 10% MBE and 5% WBE involvement. Bidders must comply with prevailing wage requirements per Annual Wage Order #31 for Platte County and provide proof of OSHA 10-hour construction safety training for all on-site employees. The successful contractor must maintain comprehensive insurance coverage, including $600,000 per person/$4,000,000 aggregate for general and automobile liability, and workers' compensation insurance. Upon award, the contractor must provide a performance and payment bond for 100% of the contract price. The project includes four mandatory hold point inspections throughout the construction process, covering demolition completion, framing and utilities installation, concrete work, and landscaping preparation. While no specific budget range is explicitly stated, the detailed scope and requirements suggest a significant capital investment in modernizing and improving the rest area infrastructure.