Site work for a water / sewer project in Columbia, Missouri. Completed plans call for site work for a water / sewer project.

As of October 3, 2024, this project has not yet been awarded. A timeline for award has not yet been established. The original contract period shall be as stated in the agreement/contract or notice of award. The contract shall not bind, nor purport to bind, the city for any contractual commitment in excess of the original contract period. The Purchasing Division shall have the right, at its sole option, to renew the contract for four (4) additional one-year periods, or any portion thereof. In the event the Purchasing Division exercises such right, all terms and conditions, requirements and specifications of the contract shall remain the same and apply during the renewal period, pursuant to applicable option clauses of the agreement/contract. Renewal Periods: If the option for renewal is exercised by the Purchasing Division, the contractor shall agree that the prices for the renewal period shall not exceed the maximum price for the applicable renewal period stated herein. If renewal prices are not provided, then prices during renewal periods shall be the same as during the original contract period. In addition, the contractor shall understand and agree that renewal period price increases specified in the contract are not automatic. At the time of contract renewal, if the city determines funding does not permit the specified renewal pricing increase or even a portion thereof, the renewal pricing shall remain the same as during the previous contract period. If such action is rejected by the contractor, the contract may be terminated, and a new procurement process may be conducted. The contractor shall also understand and agree the city may determine funding limitations necessitate a decrease in the contractor's pricing for the renewal period(s). If such action is necessary and the contractor rejects the decrease, the contract may be terminated, and a new procurement process may be conducted. In no event, shall the term of the contract/agreement exceed five (5) years and three (3) months per City Ordinance. September 1, 2024 Contract Start Date All questions concerning the solicitation and specifications shall be submitted in writing via e-mail to the name below. You are encouraged to submit your questions via e-mail. Michelle Sorensen, CPPB - Procurement OfficerPhone: 873-874-6317 E-mail: Michelle.Sorensen@COMO.gov. Any oral responses to any question shall be unofficial and not binding on the City of Columbia. An Addendum to this RFP providing the City of Columbia's official response will be issued if necessary to all known prospective offerors. Questions must be submitted no later than 5:00 p.m. on July 17, 2024. The City of Columbia reserves the right to reject any or all proposals received in response to this RFP, or to cancel the RFP if it is in the best interest of the City of Columbia to do so. Failure to furnish all information requested in this RFP may disqualify the proposal. Any exceptions to the requirements specified must be identified in the proposal. Any offeror may withdraw his or her proposal at any time prior to the scheduled closing time for the receipt of proposals. However, no proposal will be withdrawn for a period of ninety (90) calendar days after the scheduled closing time for the receipt of proposals. Pursuant to sections 290.210 to 290.340 RSMo, including the latest amendments thereto and unless the project is exempt from payment of prevailing wages pursuant to Section 290.230 RSMo, bidder shall provide pricing including prevailing wage for any project over seventy five thousand ($75,000.00) dollars, per the Missouri Division of Labor Standards Annual Wage Order No 31, attached as Attachment 2. Offerors agree that proposals will remain firm for a period of ninety (90) calendar days after the date specified for the return of proposals. Question Deadline 07/17/2024 at 5:00 PM CT