SE Mtn. Grove Sanitary Sewer/Water Main Extension and Lagoon Decommission

The Missouri Department of Transportation (MoDOT) has issued an Invitation for Bid (IFB) for the SE Mountain Grove Sanitary Sewer/Water Main Extension and Lagoon Decommission project located in Texas County. The comprehensive infrastructure project involves installing a new duplex pump system, low-pressure sewer system, and force main, along with decommissioning existing wastewater lagoons. Specific deliverables include approximately 4,300 linear feet of 1.5-inch HDPE force main, 4,256 linear feet of 8-inch PVC C900 water main, 11 fire hydrants, and associated utility connections. The project requires extensive underground infrastructure work, including utility crossings, steel casing installations, and complete site restoration. A mandatory pre-bid meeting is scheduled for November 14, 2024, at 10:00 AM, with bids due on November 26, 2024, at 2:00 PM CST. The project has a defined completion date of December 31, 2025, with liquidated damages of $700 per day assessed for late completion. Bidders must submit a 5% bid bond and be prepared to provide a 100% performance and payment bond if awarded the contract.

The contract encourages participation from Minority Business Enterprises (MBE) and Women Business Enterprises (WBE), with specific goals of 10% MBE and 5% WBE participation. Contractors must comply with prevailing wage requirements per Missouri Annual Wage Order #31 for Wright County and provide comprehensive insurance coverage, including $4,000,000 in general and automobile liability. The base bid must include 200 cubic yards of rock excavation, with additional excavation to be priced separately via change order. Bidders must demonstrate compliance with various state regulations, including the Anti-Discrimination Against Israel Act, OSHA safety requirements, and environmental regulations for lagoon decommissioning. While no specific budget range is explicitly stated, the project's extensive infrastructure scope suggests a significant capital investment. The project will be funded by MoDOT and requires electronic bid submission through MissouriBUYS, with alternative submission methods of mail, UPS, or FEDEX permitted with prior approval.