'STOWE' Demolition Existing Structures and Site Restoration

The Board of Education of the City of St. Louis (St. Louis Public Schools) issued a Request for Proposals for comprehensive demolition and site restoration services at the Stowe School facility located at 5750 Lotus Avenue, St. Louis, Missouri. The project scope encompasses all labor, supervision, equipment, materials, permitting, environmental compliance, structural demolition, removal of foundations and appurtenances, lawful debris disposal, and full site restoration to safe, stable, and properly graded condition compliant with all applicable federal, state, and local regulations. Specific deliverables include removal of asbestos-containing materials (73,320 square feet of flooring and mastic, 325 chalkboards and adhesive items, and window and door caulk systems), regulated hazardous materials (370 lighting fixtures, 190 hydraulic door closures, 16 water fountains containing CFCs, and HVAC systems containing CFCs/Freon), and complete demolition of the 73,320 square foot facility originally constructed in 1967, with site restoration target duration of 30 working days. Required qualifications include City of St. Louis demolition contractor certification, demonstrated experience with similar demolition projects, documented safety records and EMR ratings, current business standing without violations or fines in the preceding three years, and comprehensive plans addressing permitting, waste disposal, dust control, and traffic management. A virtual pre-bid meeting is scheduled for April 10, 2026, at 10:30 a.m. CDT (attendance optional), with questions due by April 30, 2026, at 12:00 p.m. CDT, and proposals due by May 8, 2026, at 12:00 p.m. CDT via the Euna Procurement portal, with electronic bid opening and award subject to Board of Education approval to the lowest or best responsible bidder.

The District pursues a goal of at least 25 percent Minority Business Enterprise (MBE) and 5 percent Women's Business Enterprise (WBE) utilization on this project. All bidders must submit a bid bond or certified check equal to five percent of the base bid and complete mandatory vendor registration and W-9 forms through the SLPS website prior to submission. Selected contractors must comply with prevailing wage requirements with weekly payroll sheets and monthly invoicing, provide commercial general liability insurance of $3,000,000 per occurrence/$1,000,000 per person, workers' compensation insurance per Missouri statute, automobile liability insurance of $3,000,000 per occurrence/$1,000,000 per person, and professional liability insurance of $1,000,000 per claim. Additionally, all contractors must execute an E-Verify Agreement affirming enrollment and active participation in the Federal Work Authorization Program and complete a No Israel Boycott Certification Form complying with Missouri Government Code SCS/SB 739, applicable to contracts valued at $100,000 or greater. The District prefers Missouri-based products and firms located in the bi-state St. Louis metropolitan area when other considerations are equal, and the specific budget or award value for this project was not disclosed in the available documentation.