Tornado: Soldan Field House Mitigation and Restoration

Saint Louis Public Schools (SLPS) is seeking qualified vendors to complete tornado mitigation and restoration work for the Soldan Field House in St. Louis, Missouri, through Request for Proposal #088-2025. The project involves comprehensive repair and replacement of facility damage, including reconstructing a wood frame ticket booth, replacing a hand-painted Soldan Bulldogs sign, repairing a Nevco Model 7625 scoreboard, and restoring approximately 1,887 linear feet of fencing across multiple locations with varying heights and configurations. Prospective bidders must participate in mandatory site walk-throughs scheduled on December 4 and 5, 2025, across ten SLPS facilities, with proposals due electronically through the Euna Procurement portal by December 23, 2025, at 12:00 p.m. CDT. Contractors must demonstrate compliance with federal work authorization requirements, provide E-Verify documentation, and submit a 5% bid bond or certified check as a performance guarantee. Evaluation will prioritize vendors capable of delivering work efficiently and in full compliance with local, state, and federal regulations, with SLPS reserving the right to negotiate with selected firms regarding pricing and proposal details.

The procurement includes specific set-aside goals, targeting 25% Minority Business Enterprise (MBE) and 5% Women's Business Enterprise (WBE) participation, with certified firms required to be recognized by the Missouri Division of Purchasing and Material Management or the City of St. Louis Disadvantaged Business Enterprise Program. Bidders must provide current SAM.gov registration, proof of insurance meeting specified coverage limits, business licenses, W-9 forms, E-Verify compliance documentation, and a no-boycott-of-Israel certification. The District will give preference to firms located in the bi-state St. Louis metropolitan area when other considerations are equal. While specific contract value is not disclosed, vendors must maintain general commercial liability insurance of $1,000,000 per occurrence, automotive liability of $500,000, and workers' compensation at Missouri statutory limits. The project involves FEMA and SEMA-reviewed restoration work, suggesting potential federal funding sources, and the contract will be awarded to the lowest responsible bidder complying with specifications, subject to Board of Education approval.