Tornado: Hickey Mitigation and Restoration

St. Louis Public Schools (SLPS) is seeking mitigation and restoration services for Hickey Elementary School following an EF3 tornado that occurred on May 16, 2025, located at 3111 Cora Avenue in St. Louis, Missouri. The project involves comprehensive repairs across multiple building systems, including replacing six WINCO 4410 Series windows, repairing 518 linear feet of fencing, restoring acoustic ceiling tiles, repainting walls, repairing electrical systems, replacing vinyl floor tiles, and removing and replacing 7,272 square feet of flat asphalt roof membrane. Mandatory site visits are scheduled for December 4-5, 2025, across ten school facilities, with proposals due on December 23, 2025, at 12:00 PM CDT through the Euna Procurement portal. Bidders must submit a 5% bid bond, provide comprehensive insurance coverage, and demonstrate compliance with federal work authorization requirements through E-Verify. The district will evaluate bids based on lowest responsible bidder criteria, with a focus on efficient completion and full compliance with local, state, and federal requirements.

The procurement includes specific set-aside goals, targeting 25% Minority Business Enterprise (MBE) and 5% Women's Business Enterprise (WBE) participation. Vendors must provide a current SAM.gov report, E-Verify authorization, W-9 form, vendor registration, no-boycott Israel certification, and proof of Missouri business good standing. The district prefers Missouri-produced materials when available at no additional cost and requires prevailing wage compliance, with weekly payroll submissions and a compliance affidavit at project conclusion. While no specific total project budget is explicitly stated, bidders must demonstrate financial stability and provide insurance coverage including $3,000,000 commercial general liability, workers' compensation, $3,000,000 automobile liability, and $1,000,000 professional liability insurance. The contract will be governed by Missouri state law and is expected to have a minimum one-year term, with the potential for renewal based on satisfactory performance and compliance with all contractual requirements.