Tornado: Beaumont Mitigation and Restoration

St. Louis Public Schools (SLPS) is seeking qualified contractors for a comprehensive tornado mitigation and restoration project at Beaumont High School, located at 3836 Natural Bridge Avenue in St. Louis, Missouri. The project stems from tornado damage sustained on May 16, 2025, and requires extensive repairs across multiple building systems in the 274,599-square-foot alternative high school facility. Key deliverables include replacing 75 windows using specific WINCO series, cleaning and biocide treatment, carpentry work, electrical rewiring, plumbing system updates, and gymnasium floor repairs. The solicitation includes primary restoration work and an alternate mitigation strategy designed to reduce future vulnerability, incorporating FEMA-guided improvements such as impact-resistant glazing, roof drainage system hardening, exterior masonry reinforcement, and electrical resilience enhancements. The Request for Proposals opened on November 20, 2025, at 5:00 PM CDT, with contractor questions due by December 12, 2025, at 12:00 PM CDT. Proposals are due electronically through the Euna Procurement portal by December 23, 2025, at 12:00 PM CDT, with mandatory site walk-throughs scheduled on December 4 and 5, 2025, across multiple school locations.

The procurement includes specific set-aside and participation goals, targeting 25% Minority Business Enterprise (MBE) and 5% Women's Business Enterprise (WBE) utilization. Vendors must comply with Missouri's anti-boycott Israel certification and provide documentation including E-Verify agreements, W-9 forms, SAM.GOV registration, business licenses, and proof of insurance. Contractors are required to maintain comprehensive general liability insurance of $3,000,000 per occurrence, workers' compensation coverage, automotive liability insurance, and professional liability insurance of $1,000,000. The District prefers Missouri-manufactured materials when available at no additional cost and requires a 5% bid bond or certified check as performance guarantee. Prevailing wage requirements may apply, and all personnel with student contact must complete fingerprinting and criminal background checks. While specific contract value is not disclosed, the comprehensive restoration and mitigation scope suggests a significant investment, with the District reserving the right to accept, reject, or negotiate proposals as deemed in the public interest.