Kempland Place Bridge

University City, Missouri is requesting sealed bids for the Kempland Place Bridge reconstruction project (STP-5402(621)), with bids due October 20, 2026 at 2:00 p.m. local time at University City City Hall, 6801 Delmar Boulevard. All bidders must be listed on MoDOT's Qualified Contractor List per current Missouri Standard Specifications for Highway Construction, a mandatory eligibility filter.

The scope includes removal of the existing bridge crossing River Des Peres on Kempland Place, demolition of associated street pavement, curb and gutters, sidewalks, and storm sewers, and new construction comprising steel pile driving, bridge construction with options for steel beams or prestressed concrete beams, pedestrian fences, stormwater infrastructure, asphalt pavement, striping, curb and gutters, sidewalks, and paved approaches. Excavation will be performed as required for removal and new bridge end bents and storm sewer installation.

The DBE Contract Goal for this project is 0 percent; DBE firms must be certified by MoDOT to receive credit. The contract is subject to predetermined wage rates and applicable federal and state wage requirements, with the higher rate used when both apply. Successful contractors must enroll in the federal work authorization program and provide a ten-hour OSHA construction safety program for on-site employees within sixty days of beginning work.

Bid security equal to five percent of the bid amount is required. Bidders must have a fully responsive contractor questionnaire on file with the Missouri Highway and Transportation Commission at least seven days prior to bid opening. Questions must be submitted by email to mspalding@cochraneng.com no later than 4:00 p.m. local time on October 13, 2026. Bid documents are distributed electronically at no cost through registration with the plan holders list by emailing Becky Toney at btoney@cochraneng.com. University City anticipates issuing notice to proceed in January 2027. The City will award the contract to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder with MoDOT's consent and reserves the right to reject any and all bids.