Replace the geodesic dome of the Mary Ann Lee Butterfly Wing at the Saint Louis Zoo. Mandatory prebid meeting and site visit on November 5, 2026. Proposals due November 19, 2026, via Bidnet Direct. Best value award based on weighted criteria. Prevailing wage applies. Performance and payment bonds required. Active campus construction requirements apply.
The proposal due date is 2:00 pm CST on November 19, 2026. The contractor agrees to achieve substantial completion within a specified number of calendar days from the notice to proceed, as stated in the proposal form. proposal due date 2: 00 pm cst on november 19, 2026
Applications for payment are submitted monthly. The zoo will withhold retainage of ten percent (10%) from each progress payment. Retainage may be reduced after 50% completion and released upon substantial completion. the zoo shall withhold retainage in the amount of ten percent 10 from each progress payment
Proposals will be evaluated using a best-value methodology with weighted criteria including technical approach, relevant experience, project team, schedule, safety record, project management controls, and cost proposal. proposals will be evaluated based on weighted criteria as defined in section 7
Proposers must be authorized to do business in Missouri, have minimum five years construction experience, demonstrate completion of at least three similar projects, provide bonding capabilities, and comply with OSHA 10-hour training and prevailing wage requirements. have minimum five 5 years construction experience or equivalent
Liquidated damages may be assessed for each calendar day of unexcused delay if the contractor fails to achieve substantial completion. the zoo may assess liquidated damages in the amount specified in the contract
A mandatory prebid meeting and site visit will be held at 9:00 a. m. CST on November 5, 2026. a mandatory prebid meeting and site visit will be held at 9: 00 a. m. cst on november 5, 2026
A protest concerning the terms, conditions, or specifications must be filed within five (5) business days after the basis of the protest is known or should have been known. A protest concerning the notice of intent to award must be filed within five (5) business days following its issuance. must be filed within five 5 business days after the basis of the protest is known
Unauthorized contact with zoo employees may result in disqualification. Failure to meet minimum qualifications may result in rejection as nonresponsive. Late submissions will not be accepted. unauthorized contact may result in disqualification
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