Renovation of a day care center in Saint Louis, Missouri. Completed plans call for the renovation of a day care center.

Question Deadline 02/13/2026 Questions about this RFP should be sent by email to Sarah Kroner at Skroner@stlpartnership.com. Any answers to questions will be provided to all interested parties and released as an addendum to this RFP on the Partnerships website The Land Clearance for Redevelopment Authority of the County of St. Louis (the "LCRA") requests proposals from qualified contractors to inspect the current HVAC system and implement a recommended approach for replacement or repair of the same for the Early Explorers Child Development Academy . Minimally, the qualified contractor will inspect the current HVAC system, advise LCRA on a recommended approach to replace the current HVAC system, and execute the selected approach. After an initial assessment of the current HVAC system, LCRA has identified multiple approaches to remedy the recent malfunctions, which are listed below. Approach #1: Replace the existing system with roof mounted package units Approach #2: Replace the existing system with an individual ductless split system Approach #3: Replace the existing system with individual RTUs It is anticipated that the selected contractor will work closely with the LCRA and FWCA to identify the most appropriate and efficient approach for replacing the existing HVAC system, which may or may not include the approaches listed above. The final solution selected by LCRA may include one of the approaches listed above, but LCRA is willing to consider alternative approaches proposed by bidders. The selected contractor should provide their team's pricing based on associated labor and equipment costs for each proposed approach, as well as identify the pros and cons of each proposed approach. among others, of rehabilitating, redeveloping, and renewing real property for residential, commercial, or mixed use for the economic benefit and social welfare of St. Louis County. The St. Louis Economic Development Partnership (the "Partnership") provides staff for the LCRA. The LCRA is in need of HVAC repair and/or replacement services, as further detailed herein, at its property located at 1232 Robert L. Powell Pl, St. Louis, MO 63133 (the "Property"). The property currently functions as an early childcare center, the Early Explorers Child Development Academy, which is operated by Family and Workforce Centers of America ("FWCA"). The existing mechanical HVAC system is a variable refrigerant heat recovery system manufactured by Daikin Manufacturing and is approximately fifteen (15) years old. The system consists of two separate constituent systems, one for each half of the building. The system is augmented by a roof mounted ventilation unit to ensure code compliance. There have been recent equipment failures, including compressor failures (at least eight (8) instances in the last six years) and significant refrigerant leaks (at least three (3) instances in the last two years). The LCRA issues this Request for Proposals ("RFP") from qualified contractors to inspect the current HVAC system at the Property; advise LCRA on a recommended approach to replace the current HVAC system; and execute the selected approach (the "Services"). St. Louis Economic Development Partnership Equal Opportunity Employer 4133099 County