Courtney Bend Water Treatment Plant Paste Slaker Replacement

The City of Independence, Missouri is soliciting bids for the replacement of paste slaker units and ancillary equipment at the Courtney Bend Water Treatment Plant under solicitation number 26042, with a response deadline of September 3, 2026. Bids must be submitted exclusively online via PublicPurchase.com, and paper, fax, or email submissions will not be accepted. A virtual bid opening will be held using Microsoft Teams, with login details provided. The NAICS code for this procurement is 237990, and it is classified as a solicitation under SLED government procurement. The contract requires full compliance with Missouri prevailing wage laws as outlined in Annual Wage Order No. 33, effective May 28, 2026, which mandates payment of at least one and one-half times the prevailing hourly rate for overtime work. Contractors must submit completed affidavits affirming adherence to Missouri’s prevailing wage requirements, and failure to do so disqualifies the bid. Additional mandatory certifications include confirmation of enrollment in E-Verify, prohibition on knowingly employing unauthorized aliens, and assurance that the bidder and its principals are not suspended or debarred by federal, state, or local authorities. Contractors must also certify they are not engaging in, and will not engage during the contract term, any boycott of goods or services from the State of Israel in compliance with Missouri Revised Statute 34.600. A payment, performance, and maintenance bond is required, with the contractor obligated to ensure all work endures without defects for a full year following completion and acceptance. Non-collusion and conflict of interest affidavits must be signed, affirming no financial interest by city officials and no collusion in the bidding process. While specific technical specifications, quantities, delivery schedules, and contract value are not provided in the documentation, the scope centers on supplying and installing new lime slaking units. The place of performance is in Jackson County, Missouri, and all compliance documentation must be submitted as part of the bid package.