Tornado: Yeatman Liddell Mitigation & Restoration

Saint Louis Public Schools (SLPS) is soliciting proposals for tornado mitigation and restoration services at the Yeatman Liddell facility and multiple other school locations in St. Louis, Missouri. The procurement seeks a qualified contractor to complete FEMA/SEMA-approved repair work resulting from tornado damage that occurred on May 16, 2025. Vendors must be capable of efficiently executing comprehensive restoration activities across ten school facilities, demonstrating full compliance with local, state, and federal requirements. Site visits are scheduled for December 4 and 5, 2025, allowing prospective bidders to inspect Beaumont Technical Center, Ashland Elementary, Sumner High School, Soldan High School, Bryan Hill Elementary, Yeatman/Liddell College Preparatory Middle School, and several other locations. The solicitation requires electronic proposal submission through the Euna Procurement portal by December 23, 2025, at 12:00 PM CDT, with vendor questions due by December 12, 2025, at 12:00 PM CDT. Bidders must submit detailed cost proposals, demonstrate work authorization through E-Verify, provide necessary insurance documentation, and comply with all procurement requirements.

The contract opportunity includes specific set-aside designations for minority and women-owned businesses, with established participation goals of 25% for minority business enterprises and 5% for women's business enterprises. Preference will be given to firms located in the bi-state St. Louis metropolitan area when other evaluation factors are equivalent. Vendors must provide a performance bond or certified check equal to 5% of the base bid and meet specific insurance coverage limits. The project is funded through FEMA and SEMA disaster recovery programs, indicating potential federal oversight and compliance requirements. Bidders must possess current business licenses, SAM.GOV registration, Missouri Secretary of State good standing verification, and demonstrate compliance with prevailing wage regulations. While a specific award value is not explicitly stated, the comprehensive nature of the restoration work across multiple facilities suggests a significant contract value. Successful vendors must be prepared to provide full performance and payment bonds from a Corporate Surety Company meeting specified standards, indicating the project's substantial scope and financial complexity.