This is a service / maintenance or supply contract in Salem, Missouri. Contact the soliciting agency for additional information.

The city of Salem is soliciting bids from qualified contractors to conduct maintenance (oiling hydrants), log condition information, and paint the remaining roughly 60 city fire hydrants in Salem, Missouri. In addition, we would like bids for rebuilding 5 fire hydrants with the city providing the rebuild kit. The City of Salem, Missouri, is in the middle of the Missouri Ozarks. The 2021 US Census, American Community Survey estimates approximately 4,623 residents. The City of Salem, Missouri, is a fourth-class city and operates under a Mayor/Board of Aldermen/City Administrator form of government, providing a wide variety of public services, including police, parks and recreation, a municipal airport, street maintenance, electric, water and wastewater treatment services. Proposals shall be awarded to the lowest responsible bidder. Proposals shall not be accepted from, nor contracts awarded, to a contractor who is in default on the payment of taxes, license, or other monies due the city. All bids received that are submitted by individuals or businesses with their principal place of business located in Dent County, Missouri, shall be multiplied by a preference factor of .95 awarding the contract for goods or services. The actual bid amount multiplied by the appropriate preference factors shall be termed the adjusted local bid amount. The adjusted local bid amount shall be used in lieu of the actual bid amount in comparing competitive bids. Upon Bid Award, the successful company must obtain a City Business or Contractor License prior to beginning work. Contact the City Clerk's office at 573-729-5211 for details. Question Deadline 10/10/2025 - Deadline for questions. Any questions regarding this request should be addressed to Chris McGuirt, water@salemmo.com, 573-729-6031. Please check our website at online for the latest updates to this packet prior to submitting your bid. Final Selection & Board Approval October 28, 2025 The City reserves the right to reject any or all quotes submitted, waive any informalities or irregularities in the quotes received, and to accept any quote which, in the opinion of the City, is in the best interest of the City. The City reserves the right to reject all bids. It is the intent and purpose of the City that this RFB provide fair and equal opportunity for each bidder to submit competitive bids. It is the bidder's responsibility to furnish as much detail as possible. All proposals shall be accepted or rejected by the City of Salem, Missouri, Board of Aldermen.