Northside Splashpad

The City of St. Joseph, Missouri is soliciting sealed, electronic bids for the design‑build construction of a new public splashpad at the Northside Complex. The contract will be awarded on a lump‑sum basis, with a 5 % bid bond and required performance, maintenance, and payment bonds. Bidders must attend a mandatory pre‑bid conference on 8 Oct 2026, provide E‑Verify documentation, and demonstrate that at least 51 % of the work will be performed by the prime contractor. The project must comply with prevailing‑wage rules, OSHA safety training, and federal equal‑opportunity mandates. Substantial completion is required by 17 Sep 2027 and final completion by 30 Sep 2027, with liquidated damages for delays. • Scope: Construction of a water‑play splashpad (site preparation, concrete work, plumbing, electrical, landscaping, safety surfacing). • Contract type: Lump‑sum, with bid security (5 %). • Mandatory pre‑bid meeting on 8 Oct 2026 (attendance required). • Required bonds: Performance, maintenance, and payment. • Minimum 51 % of work must be performed by the prime contractor. • Compliance: OSHA 10‑hour safety course, Missouri Prevailing Wage Order 32, Executive Order 11246 (equal opportunity). • Substantial completion deadline: 17 Sep 2027; final completion: 30 Sep 2027. • Liquidated damages: $500/day (substantial) / $1,000/day (final). • Attachments required: Bid bond, E‑Verify, subcontractor participation list, bidder’s affidavit, W‑9.