SE District Gainesville Fabric Structure

The Missouri Department of Transportation (MoDOT) is seeking a qualified contractor to provide and install a "Fabric Type" Stressed Skin Membrane Storage Structure at its SE District facility in Gainesville, Missouri. The project requires constructing a 42' wide by 60' deep rectangular storage structure with specific design specifications, including fabric exterior end-walls, two fixed 36"x36" louvers, one 18'x18' gather door with an electric winch, and one 3'x6'8" stainless steel passage door. The structure will be erected on interlocking concrete blocks provided by MoDOT, with the contractor responsible for installation. Bid submissions are due on April 29, 2022, at 2:00 PM CDT, with potential contractors able to schedule site visits with Shane Wood by April 15, 2022. Written questions are due by April 19, 2022, and the project must be completed by September 30, 2022. The contract will be awarded to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder, with evaluation criteria focusing on comprehensive project capabilities, technical specifications compliance, and overall bid responsiveness.

The solicitation encourages participation from Minority Business Enterprises (MBE) and Women Business Enterprises (WBE), with specific goals of 10% MBE and 5% WBE participation. Bidders must provide a bid bond or guarantee of 5% of the total bid amount, and the successful contractor will be required to furnish a 100% performance and payment bond. Prevailing wage requirements apply according to Missouri's Annual Wage Order #28 for Ozark County, and contractors must comply with state employment verification and labor regulations. The contract includes liquidated damages of $300 per day for late completion and requires specific insurance coverages, including general liability ($3 million), automobile liability ($3 million), and workers' compensation. While no incumbent vendor is explicitly mentioned, the project involves creating a new storage structure at an existing MoDOT facility. Payment terms are set at net 30 days, with the total project budget and specific funding sources not explicitly detailed in the solicitation documents.