Missouri State Biddings - Procurement Opportunities

The bid notice states that statements of qualifications must be received by May 1, 2026, at noon. statements of qualifications must be received by may 1, 2026 at noon

The bid notice states that submittals may be evaluated based on the firms experience, qualifications, personnel, responsiveness, past performance, and overall ability to meet the countys needs. submittals may be evaluated based on the firms experience, qualifications, personnel, responsiveness, past performance, and overall ability to meet the countys needs.

The bid notice states that responding firms should demonstrate experience with MS4 compliance and stormwaterrelated services for counties, municipalities, or other public entities, familiarity with applicable federal and missouri requirements, and the ability to provide qualified personnel and timely support. Responding firms should demonstrate experience with MS4 compliance and stormwaterrelated services for counties, municipalities, or other public entities, familiarity with applicable federal and missouri requirements, and the ability to provide qualified personnel and timely support.

The bid submissions shall be accepted through Thursday, May 14, 2026, at 3 p. m. Central.

Award shall be made to the lowest responsible bidders whose offer best responds to the quality, capacity, and service requirements of Cole County, as determined by the county.

Cole County may make such investigations as deemed necessary to determine the ability of any respondent to provide the product and/or service described herein. Respondent shall furnish to the county all such information and data for this purpose that the county may request.

In case of default by the bidder or contractor, Cole County may procure the articles or services from other sources and hold the successful respondent responsible for any excess cost occasioned thereby.

Respondents are advised that all questions concerning the meaning or intent of these specifications must be submitted in writing and received at least five (5) business days prior to the date scheduled for bid opening.

The bidder agrees to complete the work within 150 working days from the date the notice of intent to award is issued, as stated in the bid notice.

The bidder must have examined and be familiar with the local conditions affecting the work and with the complete set of contract documents, including drawings, invitation for bid, instructions to bidders, statement of bidders qualifications, general conditions, supplement to general conditions, and technical specifications. They must also certify no undisclosed interests or associations, collusion, or solicitation of other bidders, and that the bid is genuine and not made in the interest of or on behalf of any undisclosed person, firm, or corporation. The bidder also certifies accuracy of contract documents and nondiscrimination.

The bidder further agrees to pay to, or allow the state as liquidated damages the sum of $1,000 for each working day thereafter that the entire work is not substantially complete, as per the bid notice.

The bid closing datetime is May 4, 2026, at 2:00 PM.

The response deadline for proposals is April 24, 2026, at 05:00 PM CT. The text does not specify a deadline for the total delivery of services.

The University's standard payment terms are net 30. They also offer an early pay discount if paid sooner, and utilize electronic payments such as Single Use Account (SUA) or ACH direct deposit.

The bid notice states, Evaluation of this RFP will be based on meeting the mandatory requirements in order to be qualified for scoring. Qualified respondents will then be scored on the ability to meet the desirable criteria, SDVE participation, Missouri based, supplier presentations when applicable, and financials.

Mandatory requirements for qualification include acknowledging and agreeing to the detailed specifications, having a minimum of 5 years of experience servicing comparable sized institutions, providing three references for current locations being serviced, and providing current licensing and certifications.

The deadline for questions related to this request for proposal is April 19, 2026, at 5:00 p. m. CST. The text does not explicitly state a deadline for formal challenges or objections.