SE Jackson Project Office Metal Replacement Project

The Missouri Department of Transportation (MoDOT) has issued an Invitation for Bid (IFB) for the SE Jackson Project Office Metal Replacement Project located in Cape Girardeau County. The procurement seeks a qualified contractor to comprehensively renovate the exterior of the Jackson Project Office, with critical objectives focused on preventing water infiltration and improving building infrastructure. The project scope includes extensive replacements and improvements such as windows, doors, roof, exterior wall panels, guttering, trim, fascia, awnings, and lighting, with specific requirements to ensure no water enters the building during construction. A pre-bid conference is scheduled for August 9, 2023, at 11:00 AM onsite, and bids are due by September 6, 2023, at 2:00 PM CDT. The project must be completed by May 10, 2024, with 15 days allocated for submittals, and bidders are required to provide a bid bond or equivalent guarantee of 5% of the bid amount. Evaluation criteria will focus on the lowest responsive and responsible bidder, with pricing to be submitted as a lump sum amount and including a potential additional line item for insulation costs per square foot.

The IFB encourages participation from Minority Business Enterprises (MBEs) and Women Business Enterprises (WBEs), with specific goals of 10% MBE and 5% WBE participation through subcontracting, suppliers, or joint venture arrangements. Service-Disabled Veteran Enterprises (SDVEs) are also eligible for preference. Contractors must comply with prevailing wage requirements under Annual Wage Order #30 for Cape Girardeau County and maintain specific insurance coverages, including general liability ($4 million), automobile liability ($4 million), and workers' compensation coverage. The successful bidder will be required to provide a performance and payment bond for 100% of the contract price. Liquidated damages of $500 per day will be assessed for late completion, and contractors must adhere to the Domestic Products Procurement Act and provide proof of lawful employment practices. While no specific budget range was explicitly stated, the comprehensive nature of the renovation suggests a substantial project investment focused on critical infrastructure improvements.