Sweeping and Debris Removal I-44 Median Barrier

The Missouri Department of Transportation (MoDOT), St. Louis District, is seeking qualified contractors to provide sweeping and debris removal services along the I-44 median barrier in the St. Louis Metro area, specifically within Franklin County. The contract covers approximately 466.80 statute miles from mile marker 251.5 near Highway 100 Washington Exit to mile marker 290.4 where I-44 merges with I-55. The primary objective is to conduct multiple sweeping and debris removal cycles throughout the year, with each cycle to be completed within 14 working days and contractors allowed to split cycles into two segments if needed. Contractors must provide all necessary labor, equipment, and materials to accomplish the services, and will be paid on a per-statute-mile basis. The bid submission period is open from November 16, 2023, to December 14, 2023, at 10:00 AM CST, with the initial contract period running from January 2, 2024, through December 31, 2024. The solicitation requires a 5% bid bond and mandates comprehensive insurance coverage, including general liability ($500,000 per person/$4,000,000 per occurrence) and automobile liability ($500,000 per person/$4,000,000 per occurrence).

MoDOT encourages minority business participation, with goals of 10% Minority Business Enterprise (MBE) and 5% Women Business Enterprise (WBE) participation through subcontractors, suppliers, or joint ventures. The contract includes provisions for Service-Disabled Veteran (SDV) enterprise preferences and allows for up to two one-year renewal periods with a maximum percentage increase. There are no incumbent contractors identified, and MoDOT will not provide equipment leasing or purchasing options. While no specific budget range is listed, the contract will be awarded to the lowest and best responsive bidder. The solicitation includes requirements for compliance with various state and federal regulations, such as the Domestic Products Procurement Act, Anti-Discrimination Against Israel Act, and Personal Privacy Protection Act. Contractors must demonstrate they have adequate equipment and trained personnel to complete the work according to specifications, with all costs for traffic control devices and safety requirements to be included in the bid pricing.