Northside Splashpad

The City of St. Joseph, Missouri is soliciting sealed, electronic bids for the design‑build construction of a new public splashpad at the Northside Complex. The project will be awarded on a lump‑sum basis, requires a 5 % bid security, performance and payment bonds, and mandates that the prime contractor self‑perform at least 51 % of the work. A mandatory pre‑bid conference is scheduled, and all bidders must comply with prevailing wage Order 33, OSHA‑type safety training, and federal equal‑opportunity requirements. Substantial completion is required by 17 Sep 2027 and final completion by 30 Sep 2027, with liquidated damages for delays. • Scope: site preparation, concrete work, water‑feature plumbing, electrical, lighting, safety surfacing, and associated landscaping. • Contract type: Lump‑sum construction bid; bid security 5 % of total bid. • Mandatory pre‑bid meeting: 13 Oct 2026 (attendance required). • Minimum self‑performance: 51 % of the work by the prime contractor. • Prevailing wage: Missouri Wage Order 33. • Required bonds: Performance & Maintenance Bond, Payment Bond. • Completion schedule: Substantial 17 Sep 2027, Final 30 Sep 2027. • Penalties: $500/day (substantial) and $1,000/day (final) liquidated damages. • Safety: 10‑hour OSHA‑approved construction safety training for all on‑site workers. • Special needs accommodation contact: Summer Deatherage (816‑271‑5330).