Six New Full Service Cabins Johnson's Shut-Ins State Park, Reynolds County

The State of Missouri's Facilities Management, Design & Construction (FMDC) has issued an Invitation for Bid (IFB) for the construction of six new full-service cabins at Johnson's Shut-Ins State Park in Reynolds County. The comprehensive project involves extensive infrastructure development, including roadway improvements, utility infrastructure installation, and sanitary sewer system construction. Specific work elements encompass earthwork, culvert installation, asphalt and concrete paving for new roadways and parking areas, protection of an endangered species habitat, installation of a new sanitary sewage collection system, duplex grinder pump, force main, underground electrical and water services, siltation control, and site restoration. The solicitation was posted on May 15, 2023, with a bid submission deadline of June 29, 2023 at 1:30 PM CDT. A non-mandatory pre-bid meeting and site tour is scheduled for May 31, 2023, at 11:00 AM at the Black River Conference Room, located at 148 Taum Sauk Trail, Middle Brook, Missouri. Bidders are required to submit all documentation electronically through the MissouriBUYS system, including a comprehensive set of forms such as the Bid Form, Unit Prices Form, Proposed Subcontractors form, Affidavit of Work Authorization, and applicable compliance documentation.

The project includes specific diversity participation goals, requiring 10% participation for Minority Business Enterprises (MBE), 10% for Women Business Enterprises (WBE), and 3% for Service-Disabled Veteran Enterprises (SDVE). Bidders must submit a 5% bid bond or cashier's check/bank draft with their proposal, payable to the Division of Facilities Management, Design and Construction. Electronic bid sets are available at no cost, while paper bid sets can be obtained for a $100 deposit from American Document Solutions, with prime contractors allowed a maximum of two sets at the deposit rate. The deposit is refundable if plans are returned unmarked within 15 working days of bid opening. While the estimated total project value is not specified in the documentation, the project will be funded by the State of Missouri. Certified MBE/WBE firms and SDVE entities that meet state requirements can be used to meet the participation goals, and only vendors meeting these certification standards can count toward the specified diversity participation percentages. Plans and specifications can be viewed electronically or obtained in paper format, providing flexibility for potential bidders.