Fernwood Stormwater Improvement Project - Lake Saint Louis, MO

Date issued: 4/28/2026
Notice is hereby given that the City of Lake Saint Louis will receive sealed proposals at City Hall, 200 Civic Center Drive, Lake Saint Louis, Missouri until 12:00 pm local time, May 28, 2026 for FERNWOOD STORMWATER IMPROVEMENT PROJECT, BID NO. 01-26. All bids will be publicly opened and read at 2:00 pm or soon thereafter on the same day.

The project consists of the construction of approximately 294 linear feet of storm sewer ranging in diameter from 24 inches to 42 inches, light stone revetment; area inlets, manholes, junction boxes; and site restoration including sod.

The bid proposal shall be made on a form of proposal, provided in the specifications and delivered in a sealed envelope clearly marked on the outside Bid No. 01-26 to the City Clerk’s Office on or before the time specified above. No facsimiles will be accepted. The proposal shall be accompanied by a bid bond, certified check or cashier's check of a bank or trust company in St. Charles County, St. Louis County, or in the City of St. Louis for an amount not less than five (5%) percent of the bid amount. The amount of the check shall be forfeited to the City if the bidder neglects or refuses to enter into a contract or to furnish bond after his proposal has been accepted.

The City reserves the right to require the successful bidder to file proof of his ability to properly finance and execute the project together with his record of successful completion of similar projects. The City reserves the right to reject any and all bids, offers, or proposals submitted, or to advertise for new bids. The City reserves the right to defer the acceptance of any proposal and the execution of a contract for a period not exceeding sixty (60) days after the date of opening of the bids. The successful bidder to whom the contract has been awarded shall sign the contract and performance bond and other required certificates in triplicate and return the signed documents within seven (7) days after the date of their receipt.

The successful bidder shall furnish a performance bond and payment bond for one hundred (100%) percent of the contract amount and shall file certificates with the City that the bidder has obtained and will continue to carry workmen's compensation insurance, public and private liability, and property damage insurance, and builder's risk insurance in an adequate amount for the duration of the contract. He shall also file a surety bond for the guarantee of the work for a period of one (1) year after the date of acceptance of the work.

The contractor shall commence work within seven (7) days after the date of written notice from the Engineer to begin work and shall complete all work within 90 calendar days after the expiration date of such seven (7) day period.

The City of Lake Saint Louis is an equal opportunity employer. The City does not discriminate against any person because of race, color, religion, sex, handicap, familial status, or national origin.
The City of Lake Saint Louis hereby notifies all bidders that it will affirmatively ensure that in any contract entered into pursuant to this advertisement, disadvantaged business enterprises will be afforded full opportunity to submit bids in response to this invitation and will not be discriminated against on the grounds of race, color, or national origin in considerations for an award.

Specifications are now on file and can be viewed at http://projectbids.drexeltech.com.
Specifications can be downloaded or ordered from this site for the fee listed online. Drexel Technologies, 135A Weldon Parkway, Maryland Heights, MO, 63043, phone +1 (555) 000-0000.

The successful bidder and contractor will be furnished, without cost, not more than three (3) sets of plans and specifications for the project. If more are requested, additional sets will be furnished at a nominal charge. Any plans and specifications required for permits by a municipality or other public agency will be furnished by the City.

Any questions should be directed to Matt Kuelker, Sr. Project Manager, +1 (555) 000-0000.

Return a minimum of three (3) copies of each bid to:

ATTN: City Clerk
City of Lake Saint Louis
200 Civic Center Drive
Lake Saint Louis, Missouri 63367