Southwest District Fuel Pump Replacement

The Missouri Department of Transportation (MoDOT) has issued an Invitation for Bid (IFB605CO20000767) for a Southwest District Fuel Pump Replacement project targeting four locations in southwest Missouri, including facilities in Bradleyville, Preston, Nevada, and Marshfield. The procurement seeks a contractor to remove and replace six total fuel pumps, with detailed specifications requiring new single suction pumps with enhanced capacity, internal filters, explosion-proof AC junction boxes, and hose hangers. Each pump installation has specific paint requirements, with diesel pumps designated silver with green doors and unleaded pumps silver with red doors. Vendors must schedule a mandatory site visit with Jeremy Hopper by January 10, 2020, submit written questions by January 14, 2020, and submit final bids by January 23, 2020 at 2:00 PM CST. The complete project must be finished by May 29, 2020, which includes fifteen days allocated for submitting required documentation. The contract will be awarded to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder, with the successful vendor responsible for furnishing all labor, materials, equipment, and performing all operations necessary to complete the fuel pump replacements.

The solicitation 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 provide a bid bond, certified check, cashier's check, or bank money order for 5% of the bid amount for proposals exceeding $49,999.99, with the successful contractor required to provide a 100% performance and payment bond. Insurance requirements include general liability coverage of $500,000 per person and $3,000,000 per occurrence, automobile liability with similar coverage limits, and Missouri State Workers' Compensation insurance. The contract includes liquidated damages of $100 per day per item for late completion, with payment terms set at net 30 days. While no specific budget range is disclosed, the comprehensive requirements and multiple location installations suggest a substantial project value. The solicitation also allows for a Service-Disabled Veteran Business (SDVE) preference, providing additional opportunities for qualifying vendors.