Request For Proposals - Peace Park Rain Garden Construction - MSD Project Clear Large Scale Rainscaping Project

This contract involves selecting a qualified contractor to oversee the comprehensive construction of a rain garden at Peace Park, located near 2013 Bissell Street in the College Hill neighborhood of St. Louis. The scope includes preparing the site while safeguarding existing trees, installing necessary water infrastructure, removing and replacing soil, establishing the rain garden, planting vegetation, and reseeding the lawn to restore the area. The project is funded through the Large Scale Rainscaping Grant program managed by the Metropolitan St. Louis Sewer District, which supports green infrastructure initiatives aimed at reducing stormwater runoff by removing impervious surfaces. The Land Reutilization Authority of the City of St. Louis is the project owner and will oversee the work, with MSD providing approval of engineering and landscape plans and conducting inspections upon completion. The selected contractor will collaborate closely with the Green City Coalition, a partnership comprising the St. Louis Development Corporation, Missouri Department of Conservation, MSD, and the City of St. Louis, which is leading efforts to transform vacant land into community green spaces. The project is scheduled for bidding with a response deadline of February 20, 2025, and the contract value is estimated to range between $100,000 and $300,000. The initiative aims to enhance community resilience and environmental sustainability through green infrastructure, contributing to neighborhood revitalization and stormwater management efforts. The primary contact for this solicitation is Contracting Officer Kristina L. Peart.