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 required and performance, maintenance, and payment bonds required upon award. Bidders must attend a mandatory pre‑bid conference on 13 Oct 2026, provide E‑Verify documentation, and demonstrate that at least 51 % of the work will be performed by the prime contractor. The project is subject to Missouri Prevailing Wage Order 33, OSHA‑type safety training, and various equal‑opportunity and anti‑kickback provisions. Substantial completion is required by 17 Sept 2027 and final completion by 30 Sept 2027, with liquidated damages for delays. • Scope: Construction of a water‑play splashpad (site work, concrete, plumbing, electrical, finishes). • Contract type: Lump‑sum construction bid; bid security 5 % of bid amount. • Mandatory pre‑bid meeting: 13 Oct 2026, 11:00 am, City Hall 4th‑Floor Conference Room. • Bid submission deadline: 29 Oct 2026, 3:00 pm (electronic only). • Required attachments: Bid bond, E‑Verify, subcontractor participation list, bidder affidavit, W‑9. • Performance requirements: Minimum 51 % work performed by prime; OSHA 10‑hour safety training; prevailing wage compliance. • Completion dates: Substantial 17 Sep 2027, Final 30 Sep 2027; liquidated damages $500/day (substantial) and $1,000/day (final). • Evaluation: Lowest responsive, compliant bid will be awarded.