Renovation & Additions for Central VPA & Collegiate Medicine & Bioscience High Schools (2. 0)

The St. Louis Public Schools (SLPS) is seeking a general contractor for a comprehensive renovation and addition project at Central Visual and Performing Arts (CVPA) High School and Collegiate School of Medicine and Bioscience (CSMB), located at 3125 S Kingshighway Boulevard. The project involves multiple critical improvements, including new secure entries at the north and south of the school building, parking lot renovations, exterior equipment storage, and interior upgrades to locker rooms and dance program studios. Potential alternates include gymnasium locker room renovations, restroom updates, counseling office privacy enhancements, and creating an enclosed exterior courtyard. The pre-bid meeting occurred on July 7, 2025, with proposals due by August 6, 2025, at 12:00 pm CDT through the Bonfire Interactive Procurement Portal. The project has specific milestone completion dates, with the North Vestibule targeted for completion by August 31, 2026, and the South Vestibule, Parking Lots, and Interior renovations to be finished by July 30, 2027. Evaluation criteria will likely include contractor qualifications, experience with similar school renovation projects, compliance with specifications, and ability to meet project timelines.

The procurement includes specific Minority and Women-owned Business Enterprise (M/WBE) participation requirements, mandating 25% African American-owned Business Enterprises and 5% Women-owned Business Enterprises. Contractors must submit detailed M/WBE utilization plans, certification documents, and good faith effort documentation. Additional requirements include providing performance and payment bonds for 100% of the bid amount, undergoing Missouri Highway Patrol and FBI background checks, and complying with E-Verify employment verification processes. The project has an estimated cost range between $15 to $20 million, with a substantial $1,500,000 allowance for unforeseen conditions and a $30,000 landscape allowance. Contractors must comply with prevailing wage standards according to Missouri Division of Labor Standards Annual Wage Order Number 32, and the district shows a preference for firms based in the bi-state St. Louis metropolitan area. The project emphasizes minimal disruption to school operations, with construction work restricted to 6am-6pm on weekdays during the school year and parking lot renovations specifically mandated during summer break.