How to bid on Route 96 construction work for the Missouri Department of Transportation

What MoDOT is buying

The Missouri Department of Transportation is seeking bids for two Route 96 projects in Jasper County. Job J7S3506B covers 0.9 miles of ADA improvements from west of I-49 to Route 571 in Carthage. Job JSR0060 covers 1.018 miles of pavement replacement and culvert rehabilitation from I-49 to Route 571 in Carthage.

The work is listed together as MoDOT contract 261120-G03, call G03. The bid documents include a bid book, job special provisions and plans, as well as road and bridge JSPs and cross sections.

Key dates and bid opening

Bids are due electronically by 11:00 a.m. prevailing local time on November 20, 2026. MoDOT will open bids at that time. The supplied deadline listing also states 12:00 p.m. ET; check the bid opening information and notices to confirm the applicable time for your submission.

MoDOT must have your contractor questionnaire on file at least seven days before the bid opening. Plan to meet that earlier requirement rather than waiting until bid day.

Who this opportunity suits

This opportunity is relevant to construction firms prepared to bid on ADA improvements, pavement replacement and culvert rehabilitation. Review the plans and job special provisions to determine whether your firm can cover the work in one or both jobs.

How to find the bid documents and respond

Open this bid opening’s page in MoDOT’s Bid Letting Plans Room using the “View original source” link. The page is public and does not require an account. Find call G03, the code after the dash in contract number 261120-G03, and use the View links to access the bid book, job special provisions and plans.

Submit your bid electronically by 11:00 a.m. prevailing local time on November 20, 2026. Make sure MoDOT has your contractor questionnaire on file at least seven days before the opening. Check the letting page for the Notice of Bid Opening and any supplemental notices.

Prepare a complete, competitive bid

Read the bid book, plans, cross sections and applicable road and bridge job special provisions before pricing the work. Review each job separately so your estimate reflects the requirements and limits for both project lengths.

Allow time to check quantities, coordinate your estimate and verify that the electronic submission is complete. Confirm the submission time and review any supplemental notices on the letting page before bidding.