REQUEST FOR BID (RFB)
GENERAL CONTRACTING SERVICES
5101 VIRGINIA AVENUE
“VIRGINIA THEATER”
ST. LOUIS, MO 63111
RFB ISSUED: June 23, 2026
RFB CLOSES: July 14, 2026 by 1:00 PM
All times listed in this RFB are St. Louis time (Central Daylight Time).
Land Reutilization Authority of the City of St. Louis, Missouri (“LRA”)
1520 Market Street, Suite 2000
St. Louis, MO 63103
BACKGROUND
The Land Reutilization Authority of the City of Saint Louis, Missouri (“LRA” or “Authority”) is
seeking bids for General Contracting Services at 5101 Virginia Avenue, historically known as “The
Virginia Theater.” LRA plans to stabilize and weatherproof the building for future redevelopment.
Utilities are not operational or available onsite.
The Virginia Theatre is a historic neighborhood landmark originally constructed in 1910 for August
A. Busch as a vaudeville and motion picture theater. The building occupies a prominent location at a
Y-shaped intersection and features a unique fan-shaped auditorium design reflective of its site
configuration. The theater was acquired by the Wehrenberg Theatre chain in 1928 and operated as a
neighborhood cinema until May 12, 1956.
The services to be provided through this RFB will be funded by The Coronavirus State and Local
Fiscal Recovery Fund allocated to the City of St. Louis by the United States Department of the
Treasury and passed through the City’s Community Development Administration (“CDA”) to LRA.
All Supplementary Conditions provided as an exhibit to this RFB shall be incorporated into any
contract or sub-contact awarded pursuant to this RFB. To the extent any terms in this RFB conflict
with the Supplementary Conditions in the exhibits, the Supplementary Conditions shall control,
except for the completion date. The work must be completed by September 30, 2026.
INVITATION
The Land Reutilization Authority of the City of Saint Louis, Missouri (“LRA” or “Authority”) will
receive sealed bids for General Contractor Services for 5101 Virginia Avenue until the deadline
listed below, at which time there will be a public bid opening.
Sealed proposals are due: July 14, 2026 at 1:00 p.m. CDT
All bids shall be submitted pursuant to the terms and conditions in this Invitation and the Instructions
to Bidders. Potential Bidders may obtain related Documents from the Authority at the following
address:
• SLDC Procurement Website:
https://www.stlouis-mo.gov/government/departments/sldc/procurement/index.cfm
• STL Permits: https://www.stlcitypermits.com/Login.aspx
Physical copies of plans will be available for viewing at the following locations:
• St. Louis Development Corporation
1520 Market St. Suite 2000
St. Louis, MO 63103
• Northside Economic Empowerment Center
3140 Cass Avenue
St. Louis, MO 63106
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Immediately following the submission deadline, a public bid opening will occur where all sealed
bids received for this work will be opened via hard copy/ STL Permits. The bid opening will take
place at: 1520 Market St. Suite 2000, St. Louis, MO 63103.
BID DOCUMENTS
1. Request for Bid (This document.)
2. Exhibits (All exhibits will be posted on the RFB website):
• Exhibit A1: Virginia Theater Statement of Work
• Exhibit A2: Virginia Theater Internal Demo
• Exhibit A3: Virginia Theater Roof Report
• Exhibit B: Organization & Contact Information Form (Must be submitted with Bid.)
• Exhibit C: Bid Form (Must be submitted with Bid.)
• Exhibit D: Affidavit of Compliance With Section 285.525 R.S.Mo., Et Seq. for all
Agreements and Awards in Excess of $5,000.00 (Must be submitted with Bid.)
• Exhibit E: Non-collusive Affidavit (Must be submitted with Bid.)
• Exhibit F: Debarment Certification Form (Must be submitted with Bid.)
• Exhibit G: Conflict of Interest Disclosure Statement (Must be submitted with Bid.)
• Exhibit H: Supplement of Required Contract Provisions Pursuant to the American Rescue
Plan Act
• Exhibit I - WAGE ORDER - 32_WO096
3. Addendum (If any. Check the RFB website frequently, especially prior to submitting a Bid.)
QUESTIONS
All questions related to this RFB must be submitted by email to:
Rob Orr, OrrR@stlouis-mo.gov
Deadline for receiving questions: July 7, 2026 @ 1:00 p.m.
Answers will be posted by:
July 9, 2026 @ 5:00 p.m.
SCHEDULE
The schedule is subject to change. Any change in the schedule will be posted as an Addenda on the
RFB website(s).
Date (2026) & Time
June 3
July 1 @ 10:00 a.m.
July 7 by 3:00 p.m.
July 9 by 3:00 p.m.
Activity
Request for Bid Issued
Pre-Bid Meeting
Deadline for Submitting Questions (by email only)
Answers to Questions will be posted on the RFB website(s)
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July 14 by 1:00 p.m.
July 14 @ 1:05 p.m.
July 31
September 30
Bids Close
Public Bid Opening
Anticipated Notice to Proceed Date
Deadline for completion of the Scope of Work
PRE-BID MEETING
A pre-bid meeting will be held for prospective bidders and subcontractors. Prospective bidders are
advised to check the RFB website on the morning of any scheduled pre-bid meeting to confirm that
it hasn’t been changed.
Pre-bid Meeting location: 5101 Virginia Avenue
Pre-Bid Meeting Time:
July 1 @ 10:00 a.m.
Prospective bidders will be required to sign a liability waiver upon arrival. Hard hats and appropriate
footwear are encouraged.
Please RSVP your interest in attending this pre-bid meeting to OrrR@stlouis-mo.gov. We will notify
everyone who RSVPs by email if any further instructions or any changes to the schedule are
necessary.
SCOPE OF WORK
The selected contractor shall provide all labor, materials, equipment, permits, supervision, and
related services necessary to complete the following stabilization activities for the Virginia Theatre:
A. Roof Stabilization and Repair: Refer to Exhibit A1 and A3. This scope of work does not
involve a complete roof rebuild, rather a temporary repair. We are looking to make necessary repairs
to prevent leaks and further deterioration. Work is expected to last for a minimum of three years. The
general scope of work is identified in Exhibit A1. The report provided as Exhibit A3 is intended for
informational purposes.
• Remove all vegetation affecting the roof system.
• Inspect the entire roof system and identify all active leaks, damaged roofing materials,
flashing failures, drainage issues, and structural concerns affecting the roof’s integrity.
• Perform all necessary repairs to make the roof watertight and leak-free, including but not
limited to patching, sealing, replacing damaged materials, repairing flashing, and addressing
drainage deficiencies.
• Provide temporary or permanent stabilization measures as necessary to prevent further water
intrusion and protect the interior of the building, including gutter and downspout
replacement.
• Ensure all roof work complies with applicable building codes, safety standards, and
manufacturer specifications.
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B. Interior Cleanout and Disposal: Please refer to Exhibit A2 for a general scope of work related
to interior demolition. The objective is to remove all debris, falling ceiling tiles and frames, free
standing furnishings, and anything that can easily be removed without significant prying or scraping.
• Remove all trash, debris, abandoned materials, furnishings, and non-historic contents from
the interior of the building.
• Sort, handle, and dispose of all materials in accordance with applicable federal, state, and
local environmental regulations.
• Provide proper disposal documentation for waste materials, including hazardous or regulated
materials if encountered.
• Leave the interior broom-clean and free of loose debris upon completion of work.
C. Exterior Repairs and Board-Up: Refer to Exhibit A1 for the general scope of work.
• Secure all accessible openings, including windows, doors, and other vulnerable entry points,
with professional-grade board-up materials. See Exhibit A1 for additional specifications.
• Install board-up systems in a manner that protects the historic structure while providing
durable security against unauthorized entry, vandalism, and weather exposure.
• Ensure all board-up installations are neat, secure, and compliant with City of St. Louis
property maintenance requirements.
• Remove trees and other vegetation growing out of the cornice and walls.
• Remove or secure any loose exterior elements that may pose a safety hazard.
E. Permits and Compliance
• Obtain all necessary permits and approvals required for the work, including building permits,
street or sidewalk permits, and any other applicable authorizations.
• Comply with all applicable federal, state, and local laws, ordinances, regulations, and safety
requirements.
• Coordinate with LRA representatives regarding access, scheduling, and progress updates
throughout the project.
E. Deliverables: The contractor shall provide the following deliverables upon completion of the
project:
• Final roof inspection report documenting repairs performed.
• Waste disposal manifests and documentation.
F. Type of Contract:
The project will be constructed under a single prime contract. Utilization of subcontractors is
allowed and encouraged.
Contractors are required to field verify quantities of each Scope of Work item and provide
those quantities on the Bid Form (Exhibit C). Any quantities listed in any Exhibit are for
informational purposes only.
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