Justice Center Elevator 9 Modernization

St. Louis County is soliciting bids for the modernization and renovation of Elevator 9 at the St. Louis County Justice Center under IFB #2026-07-2280-ND, with bids due August 27, 2026 at 2:00 p.m., and a pre-bid meeting scheduled for August 5, 2026 at 9:00 a.m. at the Justice Center. The scope encompasses hydraulic elevator modernization services as detailed in specifications prepared by BOEA LLC and dated July 2, 2026, along with associated technical drawings.

The project is located at 100 South Central Avenue, St. Louis, Missouri 63105. The contract duration runs 10 months from Notice to Proceed, with substantial completion required within 6 months and final completion 4 weeks thereafter. The project budget ranges between $100,000 and $250,000, with a $25,000 Unknown Conditions Allowance included for unforeseen circumstances.

Bidders must demonstrate significant qualifications: bonding capacity for projects of this size or greater, completion of a minimum of five projects valued at $500,000 or more within the past five years, and experience with public sector projects of similar scope. Additionally, bidders must confirm that the project will not exceed 30 percent of average annual revenues.

Contractors must provide 100 percent Performance and Payment Bonds and maintain Commercial General Liability Insurance of $3,000,000 per occurrence. All contractors and subcontractors must participate in or maintain apprentice programs registered with the U.S. Department of Labor, and comply with prevailing wage requirements under Missouri law (290.500 RSMo et seq.). E-Verify participation and compliance with all applicable federal, state, and local laws are mandatory. Payment will be made monthly at 95 percent of certified amounts, with final retainage released upon substantial completion and acceptance. The County is exempt from Missouri sales and use tax. Questions and comments are due August 20, 2026 at 2:00 p.m. Bids must be submitted electronically through the County's Vendor Self Service Portal.