City of St. Louis Office of Recovery - Destruction of Water Taps and Right-of-Way Restoration - RFP
- Due
- Oct 1, 2026
- Deadline passed
- Posted
- Sep 17, 2026
- Primary contact
- Jim Hill
- (314) 555-1234
The 30-second brief
The City of St. Louis Office of Recovery requests proposals from qualified, licensed plumbing contractors for the destruction of a minimum of 350 water service taps (with a potential total of 600 locations) at tornado-damaged and demolished properties, along with associated excavation, permitting, traffic control, backfill, and public right-of-way restoration. Work is expected to be funded in part with FEMA Public Assistance funding under FEMA-4877-DR-MO. Proposals are due by Thursday, October 1, 2026, at 5:00 p.m. Central. Written questions must be received by Thursday, September 24, 2026, at 5:00 p.m. Central. Contracts will be firm-fixed, unit-price with a minimum of 50 locations per award, requiring compliance with prevailing wage requirements, SAM registration, and specific insurance and bonding.
Past performance (references, schedule and quality) 10%, Relevant water tap destruction experience 25%, Technical approach (locating, excavation, destruction, inspection coordination, traffic control, restoration, quality control) 25%, Price (total evaluated price) 40%
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Summary
The City of St.
Louis Office of Recovery requests proposals from qualified, licensed plumbing contractors for the destruction of a minimum of 350 water service taps (with a potential total of 600 locations) at tornado-damaged and demolished properties, along with associated excavation, permitting, traffic control, backfill, and public right-of-way restoration. Work is expected to be funded in part with FEMA Public Assistance funding under FEMA-4877-DR-MO. Proposals are due by Thursday, October 1, 2026, at 5:00 p.m. Central. Written questions must be received by Thursday, September 24, 2026, at 5:00 p.m. Central. Contracts will be firm-fixed, unit-price with a minimum of 50 locations per award, requiring compliance with prevailing wage requirements, SAM registration, and specific insurance and bonding.
EVALUATION CRITERIA
Past performance (references, schedule and quality) 10%, Relevant water tap destruction experience 25%, Technical approach (locating, excavation, destruction, inspection coordination, traffic control, restoration, quality control) 25%, Price (total evaluated price) 40%
REQUIRED ATTACHMENTS
7- Cover letter
- Relevant experience
- Technical approach
- Staffing and capacity
- Production plan
- Past performance references
- City of St
Louis business license, Plumbing and excavation licenses, Attachment 3 - Subcontractor Listing Form, Attachment 2 - Required Certifications, Certificates of insurance, Surety bonding capacity letter, Attachment 1 - Bid Schedule, Prevailing wage certification
- Submit to
- [email protected]
- Scope location
- St. Louis, MO
Questions about this RFP
How do I respond to this RFP from City of St. Louis?
Review the full solicitation document for submission requirements, evaluation criteria, and deadlines. The submission deadline is October 1, 2026. Be sure to include all required attachments as outlined in the solicitation. Submissions should be delivered to: [email protected]. For questions, contact Jim Hill.
Can small businesses or minority-owned firms bid on this RFP?
Most government agencies, including City of St. Louis in MO, encourage participation from small businesses, minority-owned, women-owned, and disadvantaged business enterprises (MBE/WBE/DBE). Check the full solicitation for any small business participation goals.
What happens after the RFP submission deadline?
After the deadline, the issuing agency reviews all submissions against the stated evaluation criteria. This typically includes a compliance check, technical evaluation, cost analysis, and may involve oral presentations with shortlisted vendors.
Can I ask questions about this solicitation before submitting?
Yes, most solicitations allow vendors to submit questions during a designated period. The primary contact is Jim Hill at (314) 555-1234. Questions and answers are typically shared with all prospective bidders.
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What are the evaluation criteria for this solicitation?
This solicitation includes specific evaluation criteria that will be used to score proposals. The criteria include: "Past performance (references, schedule and quality) 10%, Relevant water tap destruction experience 25%, Technical approach (locating, excavation, destruction, inspection coordination, traffic control,..." Vendors should carefully align their proposals with each criterion to maximize their score.
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What documents are required to bid on this RFP?
Requirements vary by solicitation, but common documents include a technical proposal, cost/price proposal, proof of insurance, relevant certifications, past performance references, and any forms specified in the solicitation. This solicitation specifically requires the following attachments: Cover letter, Relevant experience, Technical approach, Staffing and capacity, Production plan, Past performance references, City of St. Louis business license, Plumbing and excavation licenses, Attach. Review the full document from City of St. Louis for the complete list.
What is the scope of this project?
This solicitation defines a specific project scope. The scope covers the following locations: St. Louis, MO. Review the full solicitation for detailed scope requirements.