Fairmount Loop CIP

The City of Independence is soliciting competitive bids for the Fairmount Loop Capital Improvement Project (CIP), a federally‑funded transportation‑alternatives improvement located between Winner Road & Sterling Avenue and Bess Truman Parkway & Delaware Street. The scope includes constructing a new shared‑use path, reconstructing sidewalks, performing mill‑and‑overlay pavement work, installing pavement markings and signage, and providing new curb & gutter work along the designated corridor. The contract will be awarded to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder, with a performance period of 150 calendar days after issuance of a Notice to Proceed. Bidders must submit an electronic bid, a bid bond, and required certifications (e‑Verify, prevailing‑wage, Buy‑America, etc.). Questions are due by September 28, 2026; bids close September 30, 2026 at 2:00 p.m. CST, with the opening conducted via Microsoft Teams. The project is funded in part by the FHWA Transportation Alternatives Program and is subject to extensive federal, state, and local compliance requirements. • Location: Independence, MO (Jackson County) • Contract type: Invitation to Bid (ITB) – competitive sealed‑bid • Value: Not disclosed; typical comparable road‑way projects of this length range $2‑5 M • Schedule: 150‑day construction period after NTP • Key deliverables: shared‑use path, sidewalk reconstruction, mill‑and‑overlay, pavement marking, curb & gutter, signage • Mandatory compliance: prevailing‑wage, Buy‑America, E‑Verify, liquidated damages ($2,550/day) • Bid submission: online only via www.publicpurchase.com; bid bond required • Contact: Richelieu Sese (Bid Contact)