Sealed proposals, addressed to:
INVITATION TO BID
City of Lamar
City Hall
132 W. 10th Street
Lamar, MO 64759
and endorsed "Proposal" for construction of Federal Aid Project No. TAP-9900(793), Gulf Street Sidewalk Improvements
will be received by the City until 10:00 A.M., May 21, 2026 Local Time at the office of City Hall located at 132 West 10th Street,
Lamar, MO 64759, and at that time will be publicly opened and read aloud.
Project Description: Construction of approximately 1,790 linear feet of sidewalk and driveway approaches along Gulf
Street (from W. 6th to W. 9th Street). The scope of work involves demolition of existing infrastructure, installation of
aggregate base, new concrete sidewalks and curb ramps compliant with ADA standards, driveway approaches, curb
and gutter, and surface restoration. The project also includes traffic control, utility coordination, and compliance with
MoDOT specifications.
Special Needs: If you have special needs addressed by the Americans with Disabilities Act, please notify Rusty Rives, City
Administrator at 417-682-5554 or through Missouri Relay System, TDD 1-800-735-2966 at least five (5) working days prior to
the bid opening you plan to attend.
The wage rates applicable to this project have been predetermined as required by law and are set forth in the bid proposal.
When Federal wage rates are applicable and included, this contract is subject to the "Work Hours Act of 1962," (P.L. 87-581; 76
Stat. 357) and implementing regulations.
The City of Lamar hereby notifies all bidders that it will affirmatively ensure that in any contract entered into pursuant to this
advertisement, businesses owned and controlled by socially and economically disadvantaged individuals will be afforded full
opportunity to submit bids in response to this invitation and will not be discriminated against on the grounds of race, color,
religion, creed, sex, age, ancestry, or national origin in consideration for an award.
The DBE Contract goal is set at 0.0% with a trainee goal of 0.
At least 7 days prior to the time set for the bid opening, each prospective bidder, including a joint venture, shall file a contractor
questionnaire on the form furnished by the Missouri Department of Transportation, which is available on MoDOT’s website.
To obtain DIGITAL Plans and Specifications, please log on to www.amce.com, website for Allgeier, Martin and Associates, Inc.,
and click on the tab marked “Plan Room” and enter Project #10171296. Digital download cost is $30.00 which may be paid
online via a credit card. Hard copy of Plans and Specifications may be secured for a non-refundable fee in the amount of $75.00
per set from our office located at 7231 East 24th Street in Joplin, Missouri or by contacting us at 417.680.7194. If paying for hard
copies by credit card, contact Cindy Olds at 417-680-7193. An additional processing fee of $10.00 shall apply to all credit card
transactions.
NOTE: It is the sole responsibility of the planholder, whether they received digital downloads or paper copies of the plans and
specifications, to periodically return to the www.amce.com website to check for any Addenda which may have been posted.
Proposals must be on forms provided.
The project will be awarded to the lowest, responsive, responsible bidder.
The right is reserved to reject any or all bids or waive any minor informalities.
Date: April 20, 2026
City of Lamar, Missouri
/s/ Rusty Rives, City Administrator
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