Replacement of Bridge 9 on MKT Trail

The City of Columbia, Missouri is seeking a qualified contractor to design, fabricate, deliver, and install a new 105‑foot single‑span prefabricated truss pedestrian bridge (Bridge 9) on the MKT Trail over Flat Branch Creek. The contractor must have at least five years’ experience with similar bridge structures, provide all required materials, utilities, and labor, and be listed on the Missouri Department of Transportation Qualified Contractor List. Work must commence after a Notice to Proceed and be completed within 180 calendar days. The contract includes performance and labor‑and‑material bonds equal to 100 % of the contract price, compliance with prevailing‑wage requirements, OSHA safety training, and full site cleanup. Bids are due October 20, 2026, with a pre‑bid conference/site walk on October 9, 2026. • 105‑ft long, 11‑ft clear‑width, single‑span prefabricated truss pedestrian bridge • Must be installed on concrete abutments at 0° skew, 0% grade • Contractor responsible for all materials, temporary utilities, insurance, and site cleanup • Minimum 5 years experience with prefabricated truss bridges; must be on MoDOT Qualified Contractor List • Bonds: 5 % bid bond; 100 % performance and labor‑material bonds • Prevailing‑wage compliance (Missouri Wage Order 33) and OSHA 10‑hour safety program required • Project schedule: Notice to Proceed → 180 days to complete • Pre‑bid conference/site inspection: Oct 9, 2026, 10:00 AM (attendance encouraged, not mandatory) • Bid submission: sealed paper or electronic via e‑bidding portal, deadline Oct 20, 2026, 2:00 PM CST.