SE Willow Springs Main Tarp, End Wall, Gather Door Project

The Missouri Department of Transportation (MoDOT) is seeking qualified bidders for the SE Willow Springs Main Tarp, End Wall, Gather Door Project, located in Henry County, Missouri. The procurement involves removing and replacing the fabric structure main tarp, end walls, and gather doors at the SE Willow Springs Fabric Salt Structure, which measures approximately 76'2" x 220'8". The project requires a comprehensive replacement of two 20' x 20' gather doors, winch/cable systems, webbing, anchoring ratchets, and all necessary components to create a fully functional fabric structure. A mandatory site visit is required for all potential bidders, with appointments available through October 25, 2024, and must be scheduled by contacting Shane Wood. Bids are due by November 8, 2024, at 2:00 PM CST, with a project completion deadline of April 18, 2025. The contract will be awarded to the lowest and best bidder, with evaluation criteria including compliance with mandatory specifications, technical requirements, and the ability to provide fire-rated FRU-88X-6mil fabric and approximately 552' of hold down pipe.

MoDOT encourages participation from Minority Business Enterprises (MBE) and Women Business Enterprises (WBE), with specific goals of 10% MBE and 5% WBE participation through subcontractors, suppliers, or joint ventures. Bidders must submit a 5% bid bond or equivalent financial guarantee, and the successful contractor will be required to provide a 100% performance and payment bond. Insurance requirements are substantial, including general liability coverage of $600,000 per person and $4,000,000 per occurrence, automobile liability with similar limits, and workers' compensation coverage. The contract includes liquidated damages of $200 per day for late completion and requires all work to be performed by OSHA-10 certified workers. While no specific award value is explicitly stated in the documents, the comprehensive nature of the project and detailed technical specifications suggest a significant infrastructure investment. The project does not indicate any existing incumbent vendors and appears to be a standalone infrastructure improvement initiative for the Willow Springs Fabric Salt Structure.