HSD- New Asphalt Court- Walker Elementary School

The Hazelwood School District is seeking bids for a construction project at Walker Elementary School in Florissant, Missouri, specifically to replace an existing plastic basketball court with a new asphalt surface. The project encompasses approximately 850 square yards of two-inch asphalt court and a 70-square-yard walkway, requiring contractors to remove existing plastic tiles, grade the existing rock base, install new asphalt, and stripe two basketball courts with traffic marking paint. A mandatory pre-bid meeting is scheduled for August 13, 2025, at 9:00 a.m. at the school site, with bid proposals due on August 20, 2025, by 10:00 a.m. CDT through Bidnet via the district's website. Bidders must submit specific forms including MBE/WBE subcontractor utilization documents and labor agreement responses. The district will require a performance bond and labor and materials bond for 100% of the contract price, and a bid bond of 5% of the bid amount. Prevailing wage rates for the St. Louis area will apply, and the district encourages the use of apprenticeship-trained workers and consideration of collective bargaining agreements with local trade councils.

The contract opportunity has a strong focus on supplier diversity, with specific provisions for Minority-owned Business Enterprises (MBE) and Women-owned Business Enterprises (WBE). Contractors are required to complete Form A and Form B, which document subcontractor utilization and solicitation efforts for minority and women-owned businesses. The district allows MBE or WBE subcontractors to be included in joint ventures with non-certified firms, though only the portion of work directly managed and performed by certified MBE/WBE firms can be counted towards diversity goals. All bidding businesses must also complete an E-Verify certification, demonstrating work authorization for employees through the federal E-Verify program. While specific contract value is not explicitly stated, the comprehensive documentation and bonding requirements suggest a significant infrastructure project. The contract will be executed through a standard Agreement for Contracted Services, which will outline the final compensation structure and project-specific terms once both parties complete the negotiation process.