**As of July 26, 2022, this project has not yet been awarded. A timeline for award has not yet been established.** **As of July 21 , 2022, this project has not yet been awarded. A timeline for award has not yet been established.** Saint Louis Zoo is seeking competitive proposals for the restoration of 145 acres of existing golf course turf and grassland at the Saint Louis Zoo WildCare Park in North St. Louis County. Within the 145-acre area of interest, the fescue, zoysia and any other undesirable non-native, invasive and toxic plants will be eradicated. Once the undesirable plants are eradicated, this area would be seeded with a permanent grass seed mix that has been approved by the Zoo. All questions must be received for issuing of addendums. All emailed questions and answers will be shared with all responders. The source of the questions will remain anonymous. Addendums will be placed on the Zoo website as they become available: stlzoo.org/vendor. Any oral responses shall be unofficial and not binding on the Zoo.Questions concerning this solicitation shall be submitted via email to Candace Bingham, Director of Procurement at cbingham@stlzoo.org Bid Bond - Not Required. Not less than the prevailing hourly wages, as set out in the Wage Order attached to and made part of the specification for work under the contract, shall be paid to all workers performing work under the contract. (Section 290.257.2, RSMo). The contractor will forfeit a penalty to the contracting body of $100 per day (or portion of a day) for each worker that is paid less than the prevailing wage for any work done under the contract by the contractor or by any subcontractor. (Section 290.257.2 RSMo). For detailed information on rules and occupational titles, refer to 8 CSR 30-3.010 through 3.060. Failure to include a completed MBE/WBE participation form will result in participation recorded as Nonresponsive/ Disqualified at bid opening. The Zoo reserves the right to reject any bid if the evidence submitted by, or other investigation of, the Bidder fails to satisfy the Zoo that the Bidder has the proper qualifications, experience, equipment, manpower, or financial and managerial capability to carry out the obligations of the agreement or to perform the work contemplated.
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