Description
The City of St. Louis is seeking a qualified contractor to replace the aging Union and Lindell bridges that cross Forest Park Parkway and the MetroLink rail corridor. The work includes demolition of the existing structures, construction of a new single‑span bridge, extensive roadway reconstruction, MSE retaining wall installation, utility relocation, storm‑water improvements, pedestrian and bicycle facilities, and full traffic‑control and lighting systems. The contractor must comply with prevailing‑wage, Buy‑America, OSHA‑10, and licensing requirements, and coordinate with MetroLink for catenary‑pole foundations and limited weekend work windows. The contract period is 452 working days, with liquidated damages of $4,300 per day for delays.
• Demolition and removal of existing bridge super‑structure, sub‑structures, utilities, and associated site work.
• Construction of a new combined bridge (reinforced concrete deck, steel girders, guardrails, lighting, signals) spanning both the parkway and rail right‑of‑way.
• Rebuilding of Union Blvd., Lindell Blvd., and adjacent roadways, sidewalks, multi‑use paths, and MSE retaining walls, plus upgraded storm‑water drainage, utility relocations, and compliance with federal‑aid requirements.