July 1, 2026
Dear Consultant:
The City of Webster Groves is requesting the services of a consulting engineering firm to
perform the described professional services for the project included on the attached list. If
your firm would like to be considered for these consulting services, you may express your
interest by responding to the appropriate office, which is indicated on the attachments. Limit
your letter of interest to no more than 20 pages. This letter should include any information
which might help us in the selection process, such as the persons or team you would assign to
each project, the backgrounds of those individuals, and other projects your company has
recently completed or are now active. It is required that your firm’s Statement of Qualification
(RSMo 8.285 through 8.291) be submitted with your firm’s Letter of Interest, or be on file with
with the City of Webster Groves. The statement of qualification is not included in the total
page count limit.
DBE firms must be listed in the MRCC DBE Directory located on MoDOT’s website at
www.modot.gov, in order to be counted as participation towards an established DBE Goal. We
encourage DBE firms to submit letters of interest as prime consultants for any project they feel
can be managed by their firm.
It is required that your firm be prequalified with MoDOT and listed in MoDOT’s Approved
Consultant Prequalification List, or your firm will be considered non-responsive.
We request all letters be received by 5 pm, (07/21/2026) at 4 E Lockwood Ave., Webster
Groves, MO 63119.
Sincerely,
Paul Receniello
Technical Construction Project Manager
Attachment
SOLICITATION NO.: Request for Qualifications (RFQ)
BUYER: Gregory Donovan
PHONE NO.: (314)-963-5300
E-MAIL: receniellop@webstergrovesmo.gov
TITLE: TAP -4900(656) High School to Middle School ADA – Lockwood & Selma to Chestnut & Colebrook – Replace Sidewalk (6’) – Curb Ramps – Crossing
Improvements
ISSUE DATE: 07/07/2026
RETURN QUALIFICATIONS NO LATER THAN: JULY 21st 2026 AT 5:00 PM CENTRAL TIME
VENDORS ARE ENCOURAGED TO RESPOND ELECTRONICALLY THROUGH THE CITY’S E-BIDDING WEBSITE BUT MAY RESPOND
BY HARD COPY (See Mailing Instructions Below)
MAILING INSTRUCTIONS: Print or type Solicitation Number and End Date on the lower left-hand corner of the envelope or package. Delivered sealed
qualifications must be in the Webster Groves City Hall (4 E Lockwood Ave) by the return qualifications date and time. For online submissions please send
to bids@webstergrovesmo.gov
(U.S. Mail)
RETURN QUALIFICATIONS TO: ATTN: SINAN ALPASLAN
CITY OF WEBSTER GROVES
DEPARTMENT OF FINANCE
4 E LOCKWOOD AVE
WEBSTER GROVES MO 63119
ORIGINAL CONTRACT PERIOD: Date of Award through Project Completion
DELIVER SUPPLIES/SERVICES FOB (Free On Board) DESTINATION TO THE FOLLOWING ADDRESS:
City of Webster Groves, Public Works Department
4 E Lockwood Ave / 145 E Waymire Ave
Webster Groves, Missouri
The offeror hereby declares understanding, agreement and certification of compliance to provide the items and/or services, at the prices quoted, in accordance with all requirements
and specifications contained herein. The offeror further agrees that the language of this RFQ shall govern in the event of a conflict with their qualifications. The offeror further
agrees that upon receipt of an authorized purchase order from the Purchasing Division or when a Contract/Agreement is signed and issued by an authorized official of the City of
Webster Groves, a binding contract shall exist between the offeror and the City of Webster Groves.
VENDOR NAME
SIGNATURE REQUIRED
MAILING ADDRESS
CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE
CONTACT PERSON
EMAIL ADDRESS
PHONE NUMBER
FAX NUMBER
VENDOR TAX FILING TYPE WITH IRS (CHECK ONE)
___ Corporation ___ Individual ___ State/Local Government ___ Partnership ___ Sole Proprietor ___IRS Tax-Exempt
AUTHORIZED SIGNATURE
DATE
PRINTED NAME
TITLE
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1. INTRODUCTION AND GENERAL REQUIREMENTS
INTRODUCTION:
This document constitutes a request for competitive, sealed qualifications for the provision of Professional
Engineering Services – “High School to Middle School ADA – Lockwood & Selma to Chestnut &
Colebrook – Replace Sidewalk (6’) – Curb Ramps – Crossing Improvements” for the City of Webster
Groves (hereinafter referred to as City) as set forth herein.
The City is requesting proposals from qualified professionals or firms to provide Preliminary Design, Right-
of-Way Plans, Final Plans, Specifications and Estimates for the above-mentioned project for the
Department of Public Works.
Selection of a Professional Engineering contractor shall be in accordance with Missouri State Statutes.
Organization - This document, referred to as Request for Qualifications (RFQ), is divided into the following
parts:
1) Introduction and General Information
2) Scope of Services
3) Qualifications Submission Information
4) Selection Criteria
5) Exhibits A – F
Terminology/Definitions: Whenever the following words and expressions appear in a RFQ document or
any addendum thereto, the definition or meaning described below shall apply.
• Addendum/Amendment means a written, official modification to an RFQ.
• Attachment applies to all forms which are included with an RFQ to incorporate any
informational data or requirements related to the performance requirements and/or
specifications.
• Qualifications, end date and time and similar expressions mean the exact deadline required
by the RFQ for the receipt of sealed qualifications.
• Offeror means the supplier, vendor, person, or organization that responds to an RFQ by
submitting qualifications with prices to provide the equipment, supplies, and/or services as
required in the RFQ document.
• Buyer means the procurement staff member of the Purchasing Division. The contact
person as referenced herein is usually the buyer.
• Contract means a legal and binding agreement between two or more competent parties, for
consideration for the procurement of equipment, supplies, and/or services.
• Contractor means a supplier, offeror, person, or organization who is a successful offeror as
a result of an RFQ and who enters into a contract.
• Exhibit applies to forms which are included with an RFQ for the offeror to complete and
submit with the sealed qualifications prior to the specified end date and time.
• Request for Qualifications (RFQ) means the solicitation document issued by the
Purchasing Division to potential offerors for the purchase of equipment, supplies, and/or
services as described in the document. The definition includes all exhibits, attachments,
and addendums thereto.
• May means that a certain feature, component, or action is permissible, but not required.
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• Must means that a certain feature, component, or action is a mandatory condition.
• Shall have the same meaning as the word must.
• Should means that a certain feature, component and/or action are desirable but not
mandatory.
SCHEDULE OF ACTIVITIES:
DATE
July 14, 2026
ACTIVITY
Close of written Requests for Additional Information
July 17, 2026
Written responses to Requests for Additional Information sent to all
July 21, 2026
Request for Qualifications is due at 5:00 p.m. CST
September 1, 2026 Tentative Contract Start Date
*The above dates are target dates and are subject to change by the City of Webster Groves.
QUALIFICATIONS SUBMISSION:
Qualifications may be submitted in a sealed envelope at the purchasing office or uploaded electronically
on the City’s E-bidding website. No fax or e-mail qualifications will be accepted. Sealed qualifications
must be delivered to the Finance Department 4 E Lockwood Ave, Webster Groves 63119 by the closing
date and time. Qualifications received after the appointed time will be determined non-responsive and will
not be opened. Sealed qualifications must be submitted in three (3) copies, one of which must be an original
and so marked. The qualifications must be in sealed envelopes and marked in bold letters “RFQ 25PW04-
26 – High School to Middle School ADA – Lockwood & Selma to Chestnut & Colebrook – Replace
Sidewalk (6’) – Curb Ramps – Crossing Improvements.”
Submission Instructions:
Sealed proposal must be received by Tuesday July 21st at the following address:
Attn: Sinan Alpaslan
City of Webster Groves
Department of Finance
4 E. Lockwood Ave
Webster Groves, MO 63119
The envelope must be clearly marked “RFQ 25PW04-26 – High School to Middle School ADA –
Lockwood & Selma to Chestnut & Colebrook – Replace Sidewalk (6’) – Curb Ramps – Crossing
Improvements”
Alternatively electronic proposals meeting the submission requirements above can be sent via email to
bids@webstergrovesmo.gov by the proposal deadline.
The bid submittal will be accepted in either hard copy or electronically. There is no need to do
both. However, whichever method is used should result in a complete submittal in and of itself. Any
incomplete submittals will be rejected and considered as returned to sender.
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QUESTIONS/CLARIFICATIONS OF THE REQUEST FOR QUALIFICATIONS:
All questions concerning the solicitation and specifications shall be submitted in writing via e-mail or fax
to the name below. You are encouraged to submit your questions via e-mail.
Paul Receniello, Technical Construction Project Manager/Engineer
Phone: (314) 963-5357
E-mail: receniellop@webstergrovesmo.gov
Any oral responses to any question shall be unofficial and not binding on the City of Webster Groves. An
Addendum to this RFQ providing the City of Webster Grove’s official response will be issued if necessary
to all known prospective offerors. Questions must be submitted no later than 5:00 p.m. on 07/14/2026.
This written Request for Additional Information will take place of the normal Pre-Qualifications
Conference.
VALIDITY OF QUALIFICATIONS:
Offerors agree that qualifications submitted will remain firm for a period of ninety (90) calendar days after
the date specified for the return of qualifications.
REJECTION OF QUALIFICATIONS:
The City of Webster Groves reserves the right to reject any or all qualifications received in response to this
RFQ, or to cancel the RFQ if it is in the best interest of the City of Webster Groves to do so. Failure to
furnish all information requested in this RFQ may disqualify the qualifications. Any exceptions to the
requirements specified must be identified in the qualifications.
WITHDRAWAL OF QUALIFICATIONS:
Any offeror may withdraw their qualifications at any time prior to the scheduled closing time for the receipt
of qualifications. However, no qualifications will be withdrawn for a period of ninety (90) calendar days
after the scheduled closing time for the receipt of qualifications.
ALTERATION OF SOLICITATION:
The wording of the City of Webster Groves solicitation may not be changed or altered in any manner.
Offerors taking exception to any clause in whole or in part should do so by listing said exceptions on their
letterhead and submitting them with their qualifications; such exceptions will be evaluated and accepted or
rejected by the City of Webster Groves, whose decision will be final.
RESPONSE MATERIAL OWNERSHIP:
All material submitted regarding this RFQ becomes the property of The City of Webster Groves. Any
person may review qualifications after the Agreement has been issued, subject to the terms of this
solicitation.
INCURRING COSTS:
The City of Webster Groves shall not be obligated or be liable for any cost incurred by offerors prior to
issuance of an Agreement. All costs to prepare and submit a response to this solicitation shall be borne by
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This is the opportunity summary page. It provides an overview of this opportunity and a preview of the attached documentation.