MSU board looks to hire contractor for up to $2M in work

Missouri State University is seeking board approval to hire a contractor for up to $2 million in work during the upcoming fiscal year.

The MSU Board of Governors at its June 23 meeting is scheduled to vote on awarding Springfield-based Bales Construction Co. Inc. a contracting services contract for fiscal 2024, starting July 1, according to the board agenda.

"Proposals were received at the university’s request. The proposals submitted included cost multipliers for wages, materials, equipment, overhead and profit, as well as a lump sum for bond costs. The review of the proposals included an evaluation of the contractor’s qualifications as well as costs," the agenda reads. "It was found that Bales Construction Co. Inc. provided the lowest and best submission, and it is in the university’s best interest to award it to this company."

If awarded the on-call service contract, Bales Construction would carry out minor projects that would not exceed $200,000 per work plan. No additional work would be awarded beyond the $2 million contract during the first fiscal year. The agenda indicates that work under the contract may be done at university properties in Camden, Douglas, Greene, Howell, Jasper, Laclede, Newton, Polk, Taney, Webster and Wright counties.

After the contract is up, options to renew would be considered, according to the agenda.