SW District Branson Fuel Tank Replacement Project

The Missouri Department of Transportation (MoDOT) is seeking a contractor to perform a comprehensive fuel tank replacement project at the Southwest District Branson Maintenance Facility located at 275 A Southwest Outer Road in Branson, Missouri. The procurement involves removing existing ConVault fuel tanks, properly disposing of them, and installing four new above-grade, horizontal, double-wall, steel UL142 flame shield fuel tanks. The contractor must provide and install all new tank hardware including vents, fuel level gauges, caps, and necessary piping, while reusing existing dispensers, pumps, fuel master, and hoses. The project's primary deliverables include a complete and functional fuel tank system, with the contractor responsible for ensuring all installations meet technical specifications and safety standards. Bid responses are due by January 12, 2023, at 2:00 PM CST, with written questions accepted until January 5, 2023, at 3:00 PM. Site visits can be scheduled by contacting Aaron Underwood at 417-434-8762, and the project completion date is set for September 15, 2023. The contract will be awarded to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder based on a comprehensive evaluation of the submitted bid.

The solicitation encourages minority and women-owned business participation, specifically targeting 10% Minority Business Enterprise (MBE) and 5% Women Business Enterprise (WBE) involvement. Bidders must submit a 5% bid bond, certified check, cashier's check, or bank money order, and the successful contractor will be required to provide a 100% performance and payment bond. Insurance requirements include general liability coverage of $500,000 per person/$4,000,000 per occurrence, business automobile liability of $500,000 per person/$4,000,000 per occurrence, and workers' compensation coverage. The contractor must provide quality management oversight, as MoDOT will not conduct daily inspections, and hold point inspections will be required for tank removal, new tank installation, and system testing. Liquidated damages of $300 per day will be assessed for late completion. While no specific budget range is explicitly stated, the project scope suggests a substantial infrastructure investment for the fuel tank replacement and associated installation work.