Joplin Creek Corridor Cleanup - 7th St. to North Main St.

Location:	Missouri
Posted:	Apr 8, 2026
Due:	Apr 10, 2026
Agency:	City of Joplin
Type of Government:	State & Local
Category:	F - Natural Resources and Conservation Services
Solicitation No:	2026-RFP-15
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Bid Number:	2026-RFP-15
Bid Title:	Joplin Creek Corridor Cleanup - 7th St. to North Main St.
Category:	Public Works
Status:	Open

Description:

The City of Joplin is seeking bid proposals from qualified contractors or organizations to provide cleanup services along the Joplin Creek corridor from 7th Street to North Main Street. The objective of this project is to remove accumulated trash, debris, and litter along Murphy Boulevard from the creek channel, waterway, banks, brush, and wooded areas in order to improve water quality, safety, beautification, and overall environmental health of the corridor. The city would also like a bid alternate to include brush removal.

There will be a non-mandatory pre-bid meeting at the 4th Street/Murphy Parking Lot to discuss scope of project on March 27, 2026 - 2-3pm

Given the scope of the effort, we will not require a performance or bid bond, nor is it prevailing wage.

Publication Date/Time:

3/13/2026 6:00 AM

Closing Date/Time:

4/10/2026 2:00 PM

Contact Person:

Tony Robyn, Assistant City Manager - [email protected]

Download Available:

see attached

Business Hours:

8am-5pm, Mon-Fri

Qualifications:

Prior experience in related projects preferred.

Miscellaneous:

There will be a non-mandatory pre-bid meeting at the 4th Street/Murphy Parking Lot to discuss scope of project.

March 27, 2026 - 2-3pm.

Given the scope of the effort, we will not require a performance or bid bond, nor is it prevailing wage.

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BID PACKAGE

#2026-RFP-15

for

JOPLIN CREEK CORRIDOR CLEANUP – 7TH STREET TO NORTH MAIN STREET

City Manager Office

602 South Main Street

JOPLIN, MO 64801

NOTICE TO BIDDERS

The City of Joplin, Missouri will accept sealed bid proposals until 10:00 a.m., Wednesday, April 10, 2026

at the 2nd Floor Joplin City Hall located at 602 South Main Street, Joplin, Missouri, 64801 for the

following:

JOPLIN CREEK CORRIDOR CLEANUP

For questions about this proposal, please contact Tony Robyn, Assistant City Manager by emailing

trobyn@joplinmo.org, or by visiting the Joplin Bid Center, https://www.joplinmo.org/Bids.aspx. Any

bids received after the specified deadline will be returned to the vendor.

The City reserves the right to evaluate all bids, to reject any or all bids and re-bid at a later date. The City

may waive any irregularities in the bid or negotiate variances from specifications and make awards that

are in the best interests of the City. The City will have final decision in all matters regarding acceptance

of bids and issuance of awards.

The City encourages minority and female owned businesses to submit bids on all City purchases.

Leslie Haase, CPA

Finance Director

Publication Date: March 13, 2026

CITY OF JOPLIN, MISSOURI

REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS

2026-RFP-15

Joplin Creek Corridor Cleanup – 7th Street to North Main Street

RFP Issue Date: March 13, 2026

Proposals Due: April 10, 2026

1. INTRODUCTION

The City of Joplin is seeking bid proposals from qualified contractors or organizations to provide cleanup

services along the Joplin Creek corridor from 7th Street to North Main Street. The objective of this

project is to remove accumulated trash, debris, and litter along Murphy Boulevard from the creek

channel, waterway, banks, brush, and wooded areas in order to improve water quality, safety,

beautification, and overall environmental health of the corridor. The city would also like a bid alternate

to include brush management.

2. PROJECT OVERVIEW

The selected contractor will be responsible for comprehensive debris and litter removal along

approximately 1.2 miles of the Joplin Creek corridor. Work includes, but is not limited to:

 Manual and/or mechanical removal of trash, litter, and debris from the creek channel and

waterway. Given site access, we anticipate this is largely a manual effort.

 Cleanup of trash and debris lodged in brush, undergrowth, wooded areas, and tree lines along the

creek banks.

 Removal of bulk debris, including trash, litter, or other items that impact environmental conditions.

 Proper disposal of all collected materials in accordance with City and State regulations.

 Provide a bid alternate to also include brush management by cutting and grinding within a 10-foot

edge of the creek margin. Special permitting may be required.

3. SCOPE OF WORK

1. Conduct a site walk-through to understand site conditions and access points.

2. Remove trash, waste, and debris from the creek bed, water channel, banks, slopes, and vegetation

areas.

3. Dispose of all collected debris at collection locations.

4. Provide equipment and labor adequate to complete the work safely and efficiently.

5. Ensure environmental protection, avoiding unnecessary disturbance to vegetation or waterway.

6. Follow safety standards, including coordinating traffic control with city where needed.

7. Submit a post-project report including volume of debris removed and before/after photos.

8. Other locations may be considered.

4. CONTRACTOR QUALIFICATIONS

 Experience with creek, streambank, or community cleanups.

 Ability to safely access and work within natural and wooded terrain, utilizing Personal Protective

Equipment (PPE)

 Knowledge of solid waste handling and disposal requirements.

 Capacity to complete the project within the City’s desired timeline.

 Carry appropriate insurance and become a city vendor

5. PROPOSAL REQUIREMENTS

1. Company information including name, address, and contact details.

2. Project approach including cleanup methods, staffing, equipment, and safety process.

3. Estimated schedule including start date, duration, and completion timeline.

4. Cost proposal including total project cost and itemized breakdown by cost category.

5. At least two references for similar projects.

6. EVALUATION CRITERIA

 20 pts - Qualifications and experience.

 25 pts - Quality and feasibility of approach. Understanding of site conditions.

 30 Pts - Cost-effectiveness.

 15 pts - References of at least two related projects

 10 pts - Ability to meet project timelines.

7. PROJECT TIMELINE

RFP Release: March 13, 2026

Questions Due By: March 25, 2026

Proposal Submission Deadline: April 10, 2026

Possible Award Date: April 2026

Project Start: 2026

Project Completion: 2026

8. SUBMISSION INSTRUCTIONS and QUESTIONS

Submit proposals to:

City of Joplin – Attention: Tony Robyn, Assistant City Manager

Email: trobyn@Joplinmo.org

City of Joplin – City Hall – 2ND Floor

602 S. Main Street, Joplin, MO 64801

9. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

The City reserves the right to reject any or all proposals, request additional information, or award the

contract in the best interest of the City. A site visit may be scheduled upon request.

This is the opportunity summary page. It provides an overview of this opportunity and a preview of the attached documentation.