Florissant Golf Club Irrigation
Closed State & local contract opportunity
- Solicitation number
- 25-0259-PR
- State
- Missouri
- Responses due
Opportunity facts
- Jurisdiction
- Point of contact
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- Melanie Bringer mbringer@florissantmo.com (314) 839-7621
Opportunity details come from procurement.opengov.com. Updated .
About this opportunity
The City of Florissant, Missouri is requesting bids on installation of a complete new Rain Bird Integrated Control golf course irrigation system at Florissant Golf Club, with proposals due July 21, 2026 at 10:00 a.m. via electronic submission through OpenGov, and a non-mandatory pre-bid meeting on June 30, 2026 at the golf club site. Questions are due July 19, 2026.
The scope encompasses HDPE mainline and lateral piping (2 through 18 inches, HDPE 4710 DR13.5), 1,156 Rain Bird IC sprinkler heads across two control paths (Path 1: 310 stations; Path 2: 272 stations), a Rain Bird CirrusPro Central Control System with 14 AWG communication cable, removal of approximately 300 existing sprinklers and 4 controllers, trenching and site restoration, and maintenance of existing irrigation operations during construction—keeping all but one hole playable at any time. Detailed hydraulic, electrical, and communication specifications are provided in the bid drawings (Exhibit D). The contractor bears sole responsibility for material takeoff quantities including waste and must notify the designer of discrepancies prior to bid. Contractors must demonstrate three references for similar golf course or irrigation projects completed in the past three years, three references for HDPE installations with all HDPE certifications, and three references for Rain Bird IC or Decoder system installations within five years.
The project runs January 2 through April 30, 2027, with the contract term July 2026 through July 2027 (renewable annually by mutual agreement). Substantial completion is required by April 30, 2027. Liquidated damages of $300 per calendar day apply for completion delays. Bids are weighted 40% pricing, 30% technical capability and experience, 20% schedule and availability, 5% scope accuracy, and 5% warranty and quality assurance. Bid security of not less than 5% of the total bid amount (certified check, cashier's check, or bid bond) is required; performance and labor/material payment bonds equal to 100% of the contract price are mandatory upon award. Prevailing wage rates per Missouri Department of Labor and Industrial Relations apply (St. Louis County wage schedules, including Sprinkler Fitters at $82.11 per hour). Contractors must enroll in E-Verify, complete ten-hour OSHA construction safety training within 60 days of work commencement, and verify federal apprenticeship program participation. All workers must comply with prevailing wage and work authorization requirements. The contractor may not sublet more than 50% of contract value and must accomplish the majority of work with its own workforce. One-year warranty on workmanship and materials is required, with the contractor responsible for repair of damage to plantings, pavement, and backfill settling during construction and warranty periods. Liability insurance includes $500,000 per person / $2,000,000 occurrence bodily injury and $500,000 occurrence / $2,000,000 aggregate property damage, with the City as additional insured. Missouri Buy American provisions and the Anti-Discrimination Against Israel Act Certification (Section 34.600, RSMo) apply to companies with ten or more employees. Monthly invoicing with 10% retainage until final completion and acceptance, plus 5% retainage released at final acceptance and 5% released after 60 days of satisfactory system operation. Payment is due within 30 days of written Director approval. HDPE pipe pricing is subject to commodity adjustment at the time materials are ordered (Exhibit C).
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General work description:
The work included under this bid shall consist of furnishing all labor, supervision, materials, equipment, tools, transportation, testing, documentation, and incidentals necessary to complete the installation of a new golf course irrigation system at Florissant Golf Club in accordance with the project plans, specifications, and applicable codes and standards.
The project generally includes, but is not limited to, the following:
- Installation of a complete new Rain Bird Integrated Control ("IC") irrigation system throughout the golf course property.
- Installation of new HDPE mainline and lateral piping systems, including all required fittings, fusion work, isolation valves, drains, air/vacuum relief valves, valve boxes, swing joints, quick couplers, grounding components, and related appurtenances.
- Installation of Rain Bird IC sprinkler heads for greens, tees, fairways, and perimeter areas as identified in the plans and specifications.
- Installation of Rain Bird CirrusPro Central Control System, integrated control interface equipment, surge protection devices, rain shutdown components, Maxi wire communication cable, grounding systems, and all associated electrical and communication components.
- Removal and disposal of existing irrigation components as required to facilitate installation of the new system.
- Trenching, vibratory plowing, boring, bridge crossings, backfilling, compaction, sod replacement, restoration, cleanup, and repair of disturbed areas.
- Maintenance of operation of the existing irrigation system during construction as required by the Golf Course Superintendent.
- Coordination of construction sequencing to maintain golf course operations, including keeping all but one hole open during construction and completing each hole before proceeding to the next.
- Field coordination with staking provided by the Designer and preparation of complete as-built documentation identifying pipe routing, wiring, valves, splices, control components, and related infrastructure.
- Testing, startup assistance, flushing, grounding verification, and final operational testing of the irrigation and IC control systems in accordance with manufacturer recommendations and project specifications.
- Provision of warranties, guarantees, spare equipment, training coordination, and post-installation support as specified in the contract documents.
The Contractor shall perform all work in compliance with prevailing wage requirements, OSHA regulations, Missouri Division of Labor Standards requirements, applicable utility coordination requirements, and all local, state, and manufacturer installation standards.
The Contractor shall be responsible for protecting existing utilities, golf course improvements, pavements, drainage structures, and landscaping during construction and shall restore all disturbed areas to the satisfaction of the Owner.
All materials shall be new and installed in strict accordance with the irrigation plans and specifications. No substitutions shall be permitted unless approved in writing by the Owner and Designer.
Project Schedule:
- Project Start Date: January 2, 2027
- Substantial Completion Date: April 30, 2027
The Contractor shall provide sufficient manpower, supervision, equipment, and scheduling coordination necessary to achieve project completion within the specified timeframe while maintaining golf course operations as required by the Owner.
The Contract Time is based on normal seasonal weather conditions reasonably anticipated for the project location. The Contractor may request a time extension for delays resulting from unusually severe weather conditions that prevent the performance of critical path work. Requests for weather-related extensions shall be submitted in writing and supported by documentation identifying the dates, duration, and impact of the weather event on project activities. Upon verification by the Owner, the Contract Completion Date may be extended on a day-for-day basis for approved weather delay days
Project Location and Shipping Address:
Florissant Golf Club
50 Country Club Lane
Florissant, MO 63033
Bid Documents: Please see attachment section
Exhibit A: Florissant Bid Specs
Exhibit B: Florissant Bid Form
Exhibit C: Commodity Adjustment Form
Exhibit D: Florissant Bid DWG Set
Turfwerks Contact:
Brian Freeman
Davis Equipment Companies | General Manager, Irrigation Division, Turfwerks
Email: bfreeman@turfwerks.com
Phone: (913)530-3903
Please Note: All vendor questions or bid document questions need to be submitted through the Question and Answer section of OpenGov. Emailed or phone call questions will not be answered and you'll be directed to submit your question through the bid document.
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