Description
The City of St. Louis is soliciting competitive bids for the demolition of existing Southwest Avenue and Columbia Avenue bridges over the Union Pacific Railroad and the construction of a new single‑span bridge, accompanied by extensive roadway, utility, drainage, lighting, and traffic‑signal upgrades. The project includes full design, engineering, and construction services, adhering to prevailing‑wage, Buy‑America, and DBE requirements, with a 5 % bid guaranty and a 240‑working‑day performance period.
• Demolition of two existing railroad bridges and construction of a new bridge on Southwest Avenue.
• Comprehensive roadway improvements: mill‑and‑overlay pavement, new sidewalks, curb ramps, lighting, traffic signals, signage, and drainage upgrades.
• Utility relocation (water, sewer, gas, telecom, power), erosion control, MSE retaining walls, and temporary traffic control provisions.
• Mandatory compliance with prevailing‑wage rates, Buy‑America provisions, DBE participation (0 % goal), OSHA 10‑hour training, and E‑Verify enrollment.
• Bid deposit of 5 % required; liquidated damages of $4,025 per day for schedule overruns; award to the lowest responsive, responsible bidder.