Aquaport/I-270 Tree Removal Project - Maryland Heights, MO

Sealed bids for Aquaport/I-270 Tree Removal will be received by the City of Maryland Heights, 11911 Dorsett Road, Maryland Heights, MO 63043, until September 23, 2026, 10:00 AM at which time the bids will be publicly opened and read aloud.

Plans, specifications, and bid packages will be available beginning September 9, 2026 , on the City’s website, https://www.marylandheights.com/businesses/bids_rfqs_and_rfps.php , or from Drexel Technologies, 60 Progress Parkway, Maryland Heights, Missouri, 63043, 314-872-0900. Questions should be directed to Ethan Bialik, P.E., at Maryland Heights Government Center (314) 291-6550.

The scope of work includes furnishing all materials, equipment, tools and labor and executing all work necessary for the removal and proper disposal of small trees (less than 6” in diameter) and underbrush on the right-of-way of I-270 that is currently obstructing drivers along I-270 from seeing Aquaport, as noted on the drawing and the specifications that are part of this project manual.

Not less than the prevailing hourly rate of wages shall be paid to all workmen performing under this contract in this area according to the rates determined by the Department of Labor and Industrial Relations of the State of Missouri.

A bid security in the amount of five percent (5%) of the bid amount must accompany each bid in accordance with the Instructions to Bidders.

The successful bidder shall comply with the requirements of RSMo § 292.675. The requirements include on-site employees to complete the ten (10) hour Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) Construction Safety Program, which includes a course in construction safety and health approved by OSHA or a similar program approved by the Department of Labor and Industrial Relations.

For any contract greater than $5,000, the successful bidder shall comply with RSMo § 285.530, as amended and by sworn affidavit affirming that it does not knowingly employ any person who is an unauthorized alien and participation in a federal work authorization program with respect to the employees working in connection with this contract. The required documentation must be from the federal work authorization program provider. A letter from contractors reciting compliance is not sufficient.

The City of Maryland Heights reserves the right to accept or reject any bid and to waive any irregularities in the best interest of the City, to negotiate with any or all bidders or others for more favorable terms or prices, and to award a contract to other than the bidder submitting the lowest cost bid proposal, with or without negotiation. The City reserves the right not to open a sole bid and bidder is solely responsible for all costs associated with its bid. A Bid may not be modified, withdrawn or cancelled by the bidder within sixty (60) days following the time and date designated for the receipt of bids. Each bidder so agrees to the above by submitting his bid.

CITY OF MARYLAND HEIGHTS