About this opportunity
AI summaryThe Buchanan County Commission seeks bids for the construction of Buchanan County Bridge #27500001 BRO-R011002 on SW 26th Road. The scope of work entails demolishing the existing bridge and constructing a new 87-foot single-span prestressed NU girder bridge, alongside approach asphalt roadway work, rock blanket installation, and related incidental tasks. Eligible bidders must be U.S. organizations listed on MoDOT's Qualified Contractor List, maintain a contractor questionnaire on file seven days prior to bid opening, and purchase plans from Great River Engineering to appear on the official planholder list. Submissions require a hard copy bid accompanied by a 5% certified cashier's check or bid bond, delivered to the Buchanan County Courthouse by 10:00 A.M. on December 9, 2026. The Commission will evaluate proposals to award the contract to the lowest, responsive, and responsible bidder. Awarded contractors and subcontractors must pay prevailing wages and ensure on-site employees complete an approved 10-hour OSHA construction safety program within 60 days of starting work.
Buyer and opportunity details
- Client
- Buchanan County Commission
- Solicitation No.
- 26-0027
Scope of work
- Demolition of existing bridge
- Construction of a new 87-foot single span prestressed NU girder bridge
- Approach asphalt roadway work
- Rock blanket installation
- Incidental work in accordance with plans and specifications
How proposals are evaluated
| Criterion | Weight / scoring |
|---|---|
| Lowest, responsive, responsible bidder | Not specified |
Minimum qualifications
- Must purchase plans through Great River Engineering and be on the planholder list
- Must be on MoDOT’s Qualified Contractor List per Section 102.2 of Missouri Standard Specifications for Highway Construction, 2026, first Edition
- Contractor questionnaire must be on file 7 days prior to bid opening
- Provide a 10-Hour OSHA construction safety program or approved program for on-site employees within 60 days of beginning work
Documents to include with your response
- Proposal
- Certified cashier’s check or bid bond in the amount of 5%
Key dates
- Contractor questionnaire due
- 7 days prior to bid opening
- Bids due
- 10:00 A.M. (Prevailing Local Time) on the 9TH day of December 2026
- Bid opening
- 10:00 A.M. on the 9TH day of December 2026
How to submit
- Method
- Hard Copy
- Instructions
- Submitted to Buchanan County Commission, 411 Jules St, St Joseph, MO 64501, at the office of the Buchanan County Courthouse.
Contract details
- Place of performance
- Buchanan County, MO
- Insurance and bonding
- A certified cashier’s check or a bid bond in the amount of 5% shall be submitted with each proposal.
- Funding
- Davis-Bacon
