This is a Request for Qualifications (RFQ) for demolition services in Kinloch, Missouri, issued by the St. Louis Economic Development Partnership. The project involves remediating asbestos and other hazardous materials, demolishing structures, and removing debris. Qualifications will be accepted on a rolling basis through June 1, 2026. Firms are encouraged to submit qualifications as soon as possible. Submissions will be used to create a list of qualified firms that will be contacted to bid on services as properties are identified. Key requirements include demolishing buildings under wet conditions and treating all debris as asbestos-containing. The partnership intends to award lump sum contracts to the lowest responsible and responsive bidder. Evaluation criteria include qualifications, expertise, experience, approach to hazardous waste disposal, workforce diversity, proof of insurance, and waste hauler license. The partnership actively encourages submissions from disadvantaged business enterprises and companies owned by minorities, women, immigrants, and veterans.
The bid notice states that all demolition work must be substantially completed by June 1, 2026. The contract also specifies that substantial completion of the work shall be completed by April 30, 2026, and final completion by an insert date.
The bid notice indicates that periodic payments for the performance of contractor's work shall be made monthly. Final payment shall not be due and owing until 30 days after completion of all of the work and submission of required documentation.
The bid notice states that the partnership intends to award one or more lump sum contracts to the lowest responsible and responsive bidder.
The bid notice requires qualification statements from firms to remediate all asbestos-containing materials and other hazardous materials, demolish certain structures, and remove all debris for the project. Qualifications will be evaluated based on the firm's qualifications, expertise, and experience, their approach to hazardous waste disposal, workforce diversity, proof of proper insurance, and proof of current license as a waste hauler.
The bid notice mentions that if the contractor fails to commence and complete the work in accordance with the requirements of the agreement, the owner shall have the right to hire another person or entity to perform or complete the contractor's work, and in such event, the contractor shall be liable to the owner for the full cost incurred by the owner.
The bid notice states that the contractor represents that contractor has visited the site, has examined carefully all of the contract documents, has reviewed all reports, test data and other information relating to the conditions at the project site that have been made available to the contractor by owner or owners consultants in connection with the solicitation or submission of the contractor's bid and the negotiation of this agreement, and has made a reasonably thorough inspection of the site.
