Heman Park Pool Painting Project

The City of University City, Missouri is requesting sealed bids for painting the Heman Park Pools (two pools at 7200 Olive Boulevard), with bids due October 5, 2026 at 1:30 p.m. CDT and a mandatory pre-bid meeting on September 28, 2026 at 9:00 a.m. at the site.

The scope includes cleaning, caulking, and painting both the main and baby pools using Series 161 Tnemec-Fascure coating system in three coats, with crack and void repair using S215 Surfacing Epoxy. Surface preparation involves washing, scarification, and abrasive removal. The contractor must apply skid-resistant finishes and incorporate University City logo graphics in the shallow end. Work must begin in October 2026 and be completed by April 20, 2027, or within thirty calendar days of the Notice to Proceed, whichever is sooner.

Bidders must hold a valid state contractor's license and demonstrate ten years of practical experience with similar municipal pool coating projects. A superintendent must be employed and remain on-site throughout work. The contractor is responsible for all permits, waste disposal in compliance with local, state, and federal regulations, site restoration, OSHA safety training, and Equal Employment Opportunity and E-Verify compliance. A one-year warranty on materials and labor is required.

Bids must include 5% bid security (cash, certified check, or bid bond) and performance and payment bonds equal to 100% of the contract sum. Liquidated damages are $200 per day for delays beyond the thirty-calendar-day completion window. All materials must be new and of specified quality. The award goes to the lowest responsible bidder, subject to City Council confirmation.