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Is MSD Tax Exempt?

Yes. MSD can provide a copy of our tax exempt letter from the State of Missouri upon request. return to top 

Does MSD have a bidders mailing list?

Yes. In fact the District has several lists and they are:

  • Bidder Mailing list for supplies, services, and construction repairs
  • Pre-Approved Contractors List for Improvement Projects (Major Construction)
  • Bidders Mailing List for Subcontractors and Suppliers for Improvement Projects
  • Pre-Approved Contractors List for Engineering Design services
You must apply to have your name added to each list. return to top 

How do you send out bid packages?

  • For supplies, services, and routine construction repair: UPS Ground
  • For improvement (major construction) projects: first class mail

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Is there a charge for bid packages?

For improvement (major construction) projects there is a charge based on the size of the bid package and the number of drawings. The fee is non-refundable and is not transferable. There is generally no charge for bid packages for supplies, services, and routine construction repair projects. return to top 

Do I have to be pre-approved to submit a bid?

  • To submit a bid as a prime contractor for improvement bids, (major construction projects) you must be pre-approved.
  • You can bid on a supply, service, or routine construction repair project without being pre-approved.
  • To be considered for engineering design projects you must be pre-approved.

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How do I get my company’s name on the bid list?

  • For pre-approved contractors list for improvement (major construction) projects: send a letter to the attention of Purchasing (Improvements), MSD, 2350 Market Street, St. Louis, MO 63103-2555
  • For subcontractors and supplies list for improvement projects: send a fax to 314-768-6369 with the name of your company, complete address, telephone number, fax number, and e-mail address.
  • For pre-approved contractors list for engineering design: send a letter to the attention of the Director of Engineering, MSD, 2350 Market Street, St. Louis, MO 63103-2555

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What if my sealed bid arrives late?

Bids must arrive by the due date and time, no exceptions. If you are delivering your bid, it should be time-stamped by the machine on top of the white bid box located in the lobby. Bids received after the due date and time will be returned to the vendor unopened. return to top 

What if I need more time to complete a bid?

You can call the contact person in purchasing and make a request for additional time. If there is a good reason for the extension and time allows, the due date may be extended. If there is an urgent need for the product, service, or project, it may not be possible to extend the due date. return to top 

What if I can't supply all the items on a bid?

There is a requirement for bidding on 90% of the line items on solicitations involving the multi-year contracts. Bids that do not meet this requirement will be rejected. return to top 

What if my company is the sole supplier for a manufacturer or product?

MSD maintains a file of sole source suppliers. We require a letter or fax from the manufacturer documenting an exclusive arrangement. A letter from the distributor stating this exclusive arrangement is not acceptable.
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How do I ensure that my bid will be considered responsive to MSD's supplier diversity goals?

  • First, and foremost, read the bid solicitation carefully to be sure you understand all requirements for the solicitation and the MWBE participation goal. If you have questions for which you need clarification, contact the person listed on the solicitation.
  • If you are bidding as a prime supplier and are a minority or woman owned business (MWBE), be sure to include a copy of your MWBE business certification with your bid.
  • If you are bidding as a prime supplier, however your company is not an MWBE business, but you are submitting MWBE suppliers or service providers as sub-contractors, be sure to include a copy of the MWBE business certification for those sub-contractors with your bid.
  • If you are bidding as a prime, you must come to the "bid table" with your MWBE sub-contractor(s) identified and the dollar amount of participation stated.

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From whom does MSD accept MWBE certification?

  • The Missouri Highway and Transportation Department
  • The Missouri Office of Administration (Office of Equal Opportunity)
  • The Illinois Department of Transportation
  • The City of St. Louis Community Development Agency
  • The St. Louis Airport Authority
  • Metro (formerly Bi-State Development Agency )
  • The St. Louis Minority Business Council

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Whom do I contact in order to present the products or services of my minority or woman owned business to MSD?

Manager of Diversity Programs
Metropolitan St. Louis Sewer District
2350 Market St.
St. Louis, MO 63103-2555
(314) 768-6357
Diversity@stlmsd.com

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