SL District Wentzville Vehicle Wash Equipment Replacement

The Missouri Department of Transportation (MoDOT) is seeking a qualified contractor to replace the vehicle wash equipment at the Wentzville Maintenance building through an Invitation for Bid (IFB) with solicitation number IFB605CO23002850. The project requires the complete removal of the existing manual vehicle wash system and installation of a new D&S mini stack unit (30"x36") for one bay operation, specifically including a 5 HP single phase CAT 530 Pump capable of supporting multiple washing functions such as low pressure presoak, degreaser, high pressure hot soap, high pressure cold rinse, clear coat, and foam brush. Bids are due on July 5, 2023, at 2:00 PM CDT, with electronic submissions accepted through MissouriBUYS and hard copy submissions permitted with prior notification. Potential bidders can schedule a pre-bid site visit by appointment, and written questions must be submitted by June 27, 2023, at 3:00 PM. The contract requires completion by December 15, 2023, which includes 15 days for document submittals, and will be awarded to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder based on a comprehensive evaluation of the total lump sum bid.

MoDOT encourages participation from Minority Business Enterprises (MBE) and Women Business Enterprises (WBE), with specific goals of 10% MBE and 5% WBE involvement. Bidders must provide a bid bond or guarantee equal to 5% of their bid amount, and the successful contractor will be required to furnish a performance and payment bond covering 100% of the contract price. The solicitation includes specific insurance requirements, including general liability coverage of $500,000 per person and $4,000,000 per occurrence, automobile liability with similar limits, and workers' compensation coverage. MoDOT will provide certain existing infrastructure for the project, including a dedicated 120/240 single phase electrical circuit, hot and cold water supply lines, and an airline, with existing equipment such as the ceiling mount boom, wall mount boom, stainless wand holder, water heater, and air compressor to be reused. The contract includes liquidated damages of $200 per day for late completion and mandates a one-year warranty on all materials and equipment. While a specific budget range is not explicitly stated, the project represents a significant investment in upgrading the vehicle wash facility for the Wentzville Maintenance building.