"Gundlach" Demolition of Existing Structure & Site Restoration

The Board of Education of the City of St. Louis (St. Louis Public Schools) is soliciting bids for comprehensive demolition and site restoration services for the Gundlach School located at 2931 Arlington Avenue, St. Louis, Missouri 63120. This Request for Proposals (RFP) procurement seeks qualified and experienced demolition contractors to provide all labor, supervision, equipment, materials, permitting, environmental compliance, structural demolition, foundation and appurtenances removal, lawful debris disposal, and full site restoration to a safe, stable, and properly graded condition in accordance with all applicable federal, state, and local regulations. The project scope includes removal of asbestos-containing materials (ACMs) from approximately 78,079 square feet of combined building space constructed in 1931, removal of 410 lighting fixtures, 190 hydraulic door closures, 28 water fountains containing CFCs, and HVAC systems containing CFCs/Freon in compliance with USEPA RCRA regulations; removal of foundations, slabs, footings, and below-grade structures; and site stabilization with backfill and compaction. Contractor deliverables and required submittals include company qualifications and demolition experience documentation, similar project history, safety records and Experience Modification Rating (EMR), City of St. Louis demolition contractor certification, violations and penalties from the past three years, proposed project schedule, equipment list, key personnel identification, permit strategy, waste disposal plan, dust control plan, traffic control plan, and closeout deliverables including permit copies, disposal receipts and manifests, safety reports, progress logs, and final completion certification. A virtual pre-bid meeting is scheduled for April 10, 2026, at 10:30 a.m. CDT via Microsoft Teams with optional attendance; questions must be submitted by April 30, 2026, at 12:00 p.m. CDT; and proposals are due May 8, 2026, at 12:00 p.m. CDT via the Euna Procurement electronic bidding portal with a target project duration of 30 working days per site and standard work hours from 6:30 a.m. to dusk. Evaluation criteria include bidder qualifications, experience with similar projects, safety records, compliance with prevailing wage requirements, proposed insurance coverage (commercial general liability with $3,000,000 per occurrence limits, workers' compensation per Missouri law, automobile liability with matching limits, and professional liability of $1,000,000 per claim), and submission of a bid bond or certified check equal to five percent of the base bid issued by a Corporate Surety Company with A.M. Best ratings of "A-" or better.

The procurement includes specific set-aside goals requiring at least 25 percent Minority Business Enterprise (MBE) and 5 percent Women's Business Enterprise (WBE) utilization, with preference given to firms based in the bi-state St. Louis metropolitan area when other considerations are equal. All contractors must comply with prevailing wage requirements, submit weekly payroll sheets monthly, and provide an affidavit of compliance upon project completion. Additionally, all bidders must complete and submit a No Israel Boycott Certification Form as required by Missouri Government Code SCS/SB 739 (the Anti-Discrimination against Israel Act) and execute a Federal Work Authorization Program Affidavit confirming enrollment in the U.S. E-Verify program with documentation of participation prior to or concurrent with contract execution; failure to comply renders any contract void against public policy. Vendors must also complete W-9 and vendor registration forms through the online portal at https://www.slps.org/Page/1131 prior to bid submission. No incumbent vendors or current contractors are identified in the procurement documents, and federal excise tax, transportation tax, and state retail tax should not be included in bid proposals as these do not apply to the district. The specific award value or total project budget is not disclosed in the available documentation; however, the bid summary form references separate line items for the primary demolition scope, an unforeseen conditions allowance of $100,000, a landscape allowance of $20,000, bonding requirements, and up to five pre-approved alternates, with the district reserving the right to select the lowest or best responsible bidder and to negotiate pricing and all other aspects of proposals.