Watson Northbound Weigh Scale Demolition

The Missouri Department of Transportation (MoDOT) is seeking qualified contractors for the Watson Northbound Weigh Scale Demolition project located on I-29 at mile marker 121.4 in Atchison County. The project involves comprehensive demolition services, including removing an existing weigh scale building, septic tank, scale, inspection station, curbing, and miscellaneous items to two feet below finished grade. Key deliverables include proper disposal of materials through landfill or salvage, breaking and collapsing the septic tank after MoDOT pumps it out, grading the lot for positive drainage, and placing 6 inches of 1-inch minus rock across the entire lot excluding concrete driving areas. A mandatory site visit is scheduled for April 2, 2018, from 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM, with written questions due by April 10, 2018. The bid submission deadline is April 17, 2018, at 2:00 PM Central Time, with project completion required by June 28, 2018. Contractors must submit a bid bond or certified check for 5% of the bid amount and will be evaluated based on the lowest and best bid meeting all mandatory specifications.

The procurement encourages minority and women-owned business participation, with specific goals of 10% Minority Business Enterprise (MBE) and 5% Women Business Enterprise (WBE) participation. Bidders must be registered on the MissouriBUYS Statewide eProcurement System and comply with prevailing wage requirements under Missouri Chapter 290 RSMo. Insurance requirements include general liability coverage of $500,000 per person/$3,000,000 per occurrence, automobile liability of $500,000 per person/$3,000,000 per occurrence, and workers' compensation coverage. The successful contractor must provide a 100% performance and payment bond and will be subject to liquidated damages of $200 per day for late completion. MoDOT will retain ownership of three exterior doors and five light poles around the weigh scale. While no specific budget range is explicitly stated, the contract will be awarded as a lump sum based on the contractor's bid. The project requires the contractor to submit an MDNR Asbestos NESHAP Notification of Demolition and Renovation and provide a one-year warranty on all materials and labor.