NW District, St. Joseph Regional Port Authority, Furnishing and installing a 14’x45’ hopper bin, overhead conveyor and catwalk, under bin mixer, and loadout conveyor

The St. Joseph Regional Port Authority is seeking a qualified contractor to furnish, install, and commission a bulk‑handling system and a large hoop‑structure building at its port facility. The work includes a 14‑ft‑diameter × 45‑ft‑high hopper bin, conveyor and catwalk systems, an under‑bin mixer, and a load‑out conveyor, together with all required electrical and control provisions. In addition, the contractor will erect a 60‑ft × 120‑ft pre‑cast‑wall hoop‑structure building with a concrete slab and associated site work. • Supply, install, and test conveyor‑blend equipment (hopper, augers, mixers, control system) to meet ANSI/CEMA and ISO standards. • Construct the hoop‑structure building, including foundation preparation, 12‑in. aggregate base, geogrid reinforcement, concrete slab, precast wall erection, and arched roof installation. • Provide all required permitting, environmental compliance (storm‑water, floodplain, endangered species, historic preservation), OSHA ten‑hour training, E‑Verify, prevailing‑wage, and Buy‑America certifications. • Complete the project by December 31, 2026, with liquidated damages of $700 per day for late performance.