NOTICE TO BIDDERS

Sealed bids for Brick Repairs for the Monett R-1 School District are requested as follows:

The project consists of three (3) projects.  Project A is thin brick repairs to the Monett Intermediate School, including selective demolition of existing, damaged thin brick system, installation of new control and expansion joints, and replacement thin brick system.  The project also includes alternates for additional repairs.  Project A is located at 711 9th St, Monett, MO 65708, in Barry County, Missouri.  Project B is brick repairs to the Monett Central Park Elementary, including cleaning, tuckpointing, and replacement of spalling brick. The project also includes alternates for additional repairs.  Project B is located at 1010 7^th St, Monett, MO 65708, in Lawrence County, Missouri.  Project C is masonry repairs to the Monett Special Services Office.  All work at Project C shall be included as a bid alternate.  Project C is located at 800 E. Scott Street, Monett, MO 65708, Barry County, Missouri.  Missouri Prevailing Wage Rates will apply to the work.

Sealed bids shall be mailed or delivered to Dr. Brad Hanson, Superintendent of Monett R-1 School District, 900 E. Scott St., Monett, MO 65708, OR may be hand-delivered to Dr. Hanson at the bid opening meeting no later than 3:30 p.m., on Tuesday, May 15, 2018; bids will be opened and tabulated in a public bid opening to be held on that date and time at the Monett District Office Board Room, at the address above.  Bidders shall submit a bid in conformance with the Instructions to Bidders in the Project Manual.

The Contractor’s company shall have been in business for at least five (5) consecutive years under the current name and ownership and shall be financially sound and solvent.  The Company shall have successfully completed projects of similar size and scope. Submission of AIA Form 305, Contractor’s Statement of Qualifications shall be required prior to bidding.

Digital Plans and Specifications for the project will be available from Monett R-1 School District; 417-235-7422.   Questions regarding the Project should be directed to Sapp Design Associates Architects, P.C., 3750 S. Fremont Ave., Springfield, Missouri, 65804, 417-877-9600.

Bid Bond:  Each bid proposal shall be accompanied by a 5% bid security in the form of a cashier’s check, a certified check, or a bid bond executed by the bidder and Surety Company.  See Instructions to Bidders for more information. Surety/Bonding Company must be acceptable to the Owner, and be authorized to transact business in the State of Missouri.

The Owner reserves the right to accept or reject any or all bids and may waive any or all informalities in the bid process. The Owner’s decision regarding the approval/denial of bids are based on various factors such as, but not limited to, quality, time constraints, and service.  All decisions will be in the best interest of the district and shall be final.  No bids may be withdrawn for a period of forty-five (45) days subsequent to the specified time for receipt of bids.  Bidder and any subcontractors must follow and enforce all requirements of Missouri’s Prevailing Wage Laws. The Monett R-1 School District is an Equal Opportunity Employer and encourages bids from qualified small, minority-owned, and women-owned business enterprises.

A Pre-Bid Conference is scheduled for April 30, 2018, at 3:30 pm at the Monett District Office Board Room, 900 E. Scott St., Monett, Missouri, 65807, with a tour of all three facilities following the Conference.  Access to the buildings will be limited to the day of the Pre-Bid Conference.  It is highly recommended that any Contractor submitting a bid be in attendance at the Pre-Bid Conference due to the complexities of this project.  Lack of attendance will be a consideration in evaluation of qualifications and bids, and lack of attendance may be cause for rejection of bids.  Due to the nature and scope of this work, each bidder shall fully inform himself prior to bidding as to existing conditions and limitations under which the Work is to be performed.  No allowance will be made to a bidder because of lack of such examination or knowledge.