Koch Park Soccer Field Installation

The City of Florissant is requesting bids for construction of two new natural grass soccer fields at Koch Park (2303 Charbonier Road, Florissant, Missouri) with bids due July 31, 2026 at 1:00 p.m., and a non-mandatory pre-bid meeting scheduled for July 7, 2026 at 1:00 p.m. Questions are due July 24, 2026. No set-aside or local-vendor requirement restricts eligibility, though local business status accounts for 5% of evaluation scoring.

The scope includes site grading and preparation across 6.85 acres; installation of a fully automated underground irrigation system with 100 percent automatic operation capability and minimum 45 PSI water pressure delivering one inch per week; ADA-accessible concrete sidewalks and ramps; approximately 1,410 linear feet of 6-foot PVC-coated chain link perimeter fencing; stormwater management infrastructure including bio-basins and amended soil areas; and turf establishment with specified grass varieties. Earthwork involves 400 cubic yards of cut and 2,691 cubic yards of fill (2,291 cubic yards to be imported). Construction runs August 1 through December 31, 2026.

Bidders must submit on a lump-sum basis for the main line item with three optional alternatives for irrigation systems, sand base, and underdrain systems. Bid security of not less than 5% of bid amount is required, and the successful bidder must furnish a performance bond of 100% of contract price. All workers are subject to Missouri prevailing wage rates under Annual Wage Order No. 31; contractors must provide ten-hour OSHA construction safety training within 60 days of commencement and maintain payroll records for inspection. Missouri Sections 290.210–290.340 apply. Liquidated damages are $300 per calendar day for delays past the completion date. All bids must include Certificates of Insurance naming the City as additional insured, Work Authorization Affidavits confirming E-Verify participation, and references from three prior clients. Contractors must complete the Anti-Discrimination Against Israel Act Certification prior to award. Electronic submission is required through OpenGov at https://procurement.opengov.com/portal/florissantmo. Evaluation criteria are Pricing (40%), Technical Capability & Experience (30%), Schedule and Availability (20%), Warranty and Quality Assurance (5%), and Local Business Status (5%). The contract is five months, non-renewable, effective August 1, 2026.