Two (2) Personal Watercraft Floating Mooring Pads

Jackson County, Missouri, Parks and Recreation Department is issuing an Invitation to Bid (ITB) for the supply, delivery, and installation of two (2) personal watercraft floating mooring pads for use at Longview Marina in Kansas City, Missouri. The floating mooring pads must be constructed from polyethylene with expanded polystyrene marine foam, measuring at least 13 feet 6 inches in length and 4 feet 10 inches in width, featuring stainless steel roller support, anti-slip walking surfaces, bow stops, and gray coloring. The pads must be configured as drive-on dock units with adequate walkaround space for boarding and launching personal watercraft, capable of connecting two units or attaching to the front of a 12-foot wide slip. Installation includes dock modification involving a 4-foot by 12-foot by 12-inch angled galvanized steel truss frame to accommodate the floating lifts around an existing winch cable. Specifications are based on the HP Epic model as the basis for comparison, though comparable alternatives will be considered if manufacturers provide complete specification literature. Electronic bids must be submitted through the Jackson County Bonfire Portal by 2:00 p.m. CDT on April 7, 2026, with an Intent to Bid deadline of 12:00 p.m. CDT on the same date; questions must be submitted by 5:00 p.m. CDT on March 31, 2026. Bidders must submit all costs as a lump sum on the Bidders Quotation Sheet, including separate line items for the two mooring pads and a combined freight, delivery, and installation charge. The evaluation committee will recommend the lowest responsive bid that meets all specifications and general conditions; the county reserves the right to split awards, reject any or all bids, and waive technical defects.

There are no explicit set-aside designations identified in this procurement; however, bidders are required to submit a Certificate of Compliance from the Jackson County Compliance Review Office certifying current tax status and compliance with non-discriminatory employment practices outlined in Jackson County Code Chapter 6. Contractors must maintain Missouri Secretary of State registration in good standing, demonstrate tax clearance, and maintain comprehensive insurance coverage including Commercial General Liability of $1,000,000 per occurrence and $2,000,000 annual aggregate, Commercial Automobile Liability of $1,000,000 combined single limit, Workers Compensation statutory coverage with Employers Liability of $500,000 per accident, and Excess/Umbrella Liability of $1,000,000 per occurrence and aggregate. Bidders may optionally indicate whether they would extend contract pricing to members of the Mid-America Council of Public Purchasing located within the greater Kansas City Metropolitan Trade Area, and may identify MBE, WBE, or DBE status if applicable. Work must be performed within the Greater Kansas City Metropolitan Area, comprising eight counties in Missouri and Kansas. No specific budget range or award value is disclosed in the solicitation documents provided. Jackson County is exempt from state sales tax and will provide a project-specific Missouri State Sales Tax Exemption Certificate upon request, and all work must be authorized by Purchase Order prior to commencement.