The City of Maryland Heights
PUBLIC NOTICE
The City of Maryland Heights solicits bids for:
WATER SLIDE RESURFACING
Sealed bids are due by 10:00 a.m. CST, Friday, February 6, 2026, at the
Government Center, 11911 Dorsett Road, Maryland Heights, MO
63043.
Specifications and Bid Forms are available from the Purchasing Agent at
the above address.
City Administrator
Bid No.: 2026-003
WATER SLIDE RESURFACING
INSTRUCTIONS TO BIDDERS
CITY OF MARYLAND HEIGHTS
11911 Dorsett Road
Maryland Heights, Missouri
BID NO. 2026-003
WATER SLIDE RESURFACING BID:
NOTICE TO BIDDERS
Sealed bids will be received until the time listed on the Bid Form. These bids will be publicly
opened at the Government Center. After tabulation and review, bids will be presented to the Council
for award of contract. The City reserves the right to review all bids submitted for a period of 30 days
after the date of bid opening.
HOW TO SUBMIT A BID
All bids must be submitted in sealed envelopes, mailed or delivered to the City of Maryland Heights,
attention: City Administrator, 11911 Dorsett Road, Maryland Heights, Missouri 63043. Plainly
mark on the outside of the envelope the BID NUMBER 2026-003, WATER SLIDE
RESURFACING, FEBRUARY 6, 2026, 10:00 AM CST. It will be the sole responsibility of the
bidder to ensure that his proposal reaches the office of the City Administrator on or before the
closing hour and the date shown on the Bid Form.
PURPOSE OF BID
The City intends to secure a responsible source of supply for the specified product(s) or service(s) at
the lowest price; prompt and convenient shipment; and responsive service. Any failure on the part of
the vendor to comply with the conditions and Specifications shall be reason for termination of the
purchase contract.
EXAMINATION OF CONTRACT DOCUMENTS AND EXISTING CONDITIONS
Before submitting a bid, bidders should examine carefully all of the bid documents, including the
Specifications, and by the submission of a bid, the bidder will be understood to have read and fully
informed himself as to the contents of all bid documents.
Should a bidder find any discrepancies, omissions, ambiguities, or conflicts among the bid
documents, or be in doubt about their meaning, he should bring such questions to the attention of the
City Administrator not later than five (5) calendar days prior to the date the bids are due. The City
Administrator will review the questions and, where information sought is not already indicatedor
specified, he will issue a clarifying "Notice to Bidders", which will become part of the bid
documents. The City will not be responsible for any oral instructions.
REJECTION OF BIDS
The City reserves the right to reject any and all bids or to accept the bid or any part thereof which is
determined to best serve the needs of the City, to waive any informalities or irregularities in the bids,
and to grant exceptions to the Specifications which do not materially affect the intent of thebid.
QUANTITIES
The specified quantities or usage are estimates only, unless otherwise stated. No guarantee or
warranty is given or implied by the City as to the total amount that may or may not be purchased.
These quantities are for bidders' information only and will be used for tabulation and presentation of
bids. The City reserves the right to increase or decrease quantities, as required.
BIDDING ON EQUIVALENT PRODUCTS
If and wherever in the Specifications a brand name, make, manufacturer, trade name, or vendor
catalog number is mentioned, it is for the purpose of establishing a grade or quality of material only.
The City does not wish to rule out competition and equal brands or makes; the phrase "OR
APPROVED EQUAL" is added. If a product other than those specified is bid, it is the bidder's
responsibility to name such a product within his bid, to prove to the City that said product is equal to
that specified, and to submit brochures, samples, and/or specifications in detail on the item(s) bid.
THE CITY SHALL BE THE SOLE JUDGE CONCERNING THE MERITS OF BIDS
SUBMITTED.
PRICE VARIANCES AND TRADE DISCOUNTS
Bids on individual items must include UNIT PRICE as well as TOTAL PRICE. Where a variance
exists on the Bid Form between the unit price and the extension, or whenever other discrepancies are
noted between prices on the Bid Form and prices quoted elsewhere in the bid package, the unit price
quoted on the Bid Form shall prevail. Trade discounts and other pricing features will be taken into
consideration in making the award.
SUBMISSIONS
Bidders shall submit two (2) copies of the Bid Form.
A. Unless otherwise specified, bidders MUST use the Bid Form furnished by the City.
Failure to do so may cause the bid to be rejected.
B. Proposals having any erasures or corrections MUST be initialed by the bidder in ink.
Bids shall be signed in longhand, in ink, by the principal authorized to make
contracts. All quotations shall be typewritten or in ink.
DESCRIPTIVE DATA
Bidders MUST enclose with their Bid Form data sheets, specifications, catalogs and/or literature
completely describing the equipment, product, or service to be furnished.
EQUAL OPPORTUNITY CLAUSE
Bidders verify by signing the Bid Form that they are an Equal Opportunity Employer as defined by
the Revised Statutes of Missouri.
ANTI-COLLUSION CLAUSE
Bidders verify by signing the Bid Form that they have not divulged to, discussed with, or compared
their bid with other bidders and have not colluded with other parties to this bid.
PROHIBITION OF GIFTS
No premiums, rebates, or gratuities to employees or officials of the City are permitted either with,
prior to, or after any delivery of product(s) or service(s). Any such violation will result in
cancellation and/or return of the item(s) (as applicable) and removal from City Vendor Lists(s).
ASSIGNMENT OF CONTRACT
The successful bidder shall NOT assign, transfer, convey, sublet, or otherwise dispose of his contract
with the City, or his right, title, or interest in or to same, or any part thereof, without prior written
consent from the City Administrator.
SERVICE AND PARTS
Bidders MUST be prepared to submit evidence to the City, in addition to that required in the
Specifications, that qualified personnel and adequate parts inventory are available to maintain all bid
equipment in effective operation.
GUARANTEES/WARRANTIES
Bidders MUST indicate on the Bid Form the full guarantees and/or warranties prevailing on all
equipment, parts, and labor.
DELIVERY AND/OR COMPLETION
Bidders MUST indicate on the Bid Form the delivery or completion date of the product(s) or
service(s). Work must be completed no later than May 1, 2026. These dates may be taken into
consideration in making the award.
BID DEPOSIT
[X] REQUIRED
[ ] NOT REQUIRED
If required, bidders MUST submit with their bid a BID BOND or CERTIFIED CHECK made
payable to the City of Maryland Heights, in the amount of five percent (5%) of the net amount of
their total bid. Bonds and checks will be returned to the unsuccessful bidders after an award has
been made or bids have been rejected. If the successful bidder fails to execute the necessary
contracts within a reasonable period of time, his bond or check will be forfeited to the City.
PERFORMANCE/PAYMENT BOND
[X] REQUIRED
[ ] NOT REQUIRED
If required, the successful bidder MUST submit a PERFORMANCE/PAYMENT BOND or
CERTIFIED CHECK in the amount of One Hundred Percent (100%) of the contract amount, or as
stated in the Specifications, within ten (10) days after being notified that a contract has been
awarded. Failure to do so will result in rejection of the bid and forfeiture of the bid deposit. Funds
may be released or bonding requirements reduced as the contracted work progresses.
This page summarizes the opportunity, including an overview and a preview of the attached documents.