Tornado: Ashland ROOF

Saint Louis Public Schools (SLPS) in St. Louis City, Missouri, is soliciting sealed proposals for a comprehensive tornado damage roof restoration project at Ashland Elementary School. The procurement seeks a highly qualified roofing contractor to complete extensive roof replacement work, including installation of natural slate shingle roofing on multiple low-slope roof sections and SBS-modified bituminous membrane roofing. The project scope encompasses full removal and replacement of existing roofing systems, gutters, sheet metal, underlayment, flashing, and wood deck repairs, with additional work including tuck-pointing masonry joints on six chimneys, replacing metal hoods, installing limestone caps, and performing brick repairs. Contractors must have a minimum of five years of experience in slate roofing installation and meet stringent quality assurance standards. The solicitation timeline includes a mandatory site walk-through on December 4 and 5, 2025, with project questions due by December 12, 2025, at 12:00 PM CDT, and final proposals due on December 23, 2025, at 12:00 PM CDT through the Euna Procurement electronic bidding portal.

The procurement includes significant set-aside goals, targeting 25% Minority Business Enterprise (MBE) and 5% Women's Business Enterprise (WBE) participation through certified firms from the Missouri Division of Purchasing and Material Management or the City of St. Louis Disadvantaged Business Enterprise Program. Vendors must provide comprehensive insurance coverage, including $3,000,000 commercial general liability, statutory workers' compensation, $3,000,000 automobile liability, and $1,000,000 professional liability. All bidders must complete mandatory compliance documentation, including a No Israel Boycott Certification, E-Verify work authorization affidavit, and vendor registration through SLPS's online portal. The district gives preference to Missouri-produced materials and firms based in the bi-state St. Louis metropolitan area. While specific contract value is not explicitly stated, vendors must submit a 5% bid bond or certified check and be prepared to provide a 100% performance and payment bond. Successful contractors will be required to comply with prevailing wage regulations and submit weekly payroll documentation, with all project materials and workmanship subject to extensive warranty requirements, including a minimum 75-year manufacturer's warranty on slate materials and a 3-year installer's labor and workmanship warranty.