The City of Ballwin is soliciting competitive proposals from qualified commercial contractors for a comprehensive, multi-phase capital improvement and facility modernization project at North Pointe Aquatic Center, 335 Holloway Rd, Ballwin, MO 63021. Sealed bids addressed to the City of Ballwin, 1 Ballwin Commons Circle, Ballwin, Missouri 63021 will be accepted by the City of Ballwin until 2:00 P .M. (prevailing local time) on the 17th day of December, 2026 at which time all bids received will be opened and read aloud. Bid Documents include this Notice to Contractors, Instructions to Bidders, General Conditions, the Plans and Specifications, Bid Proposal form, Bid Bond form, proposed City-Contractor Agreement, Bidders Information Sheet form, Exhibits, and any Addenda issued prior to closing of the scheduled time for accepting bids. Bids should be clearly marked "BID OPENING: North Pointe Aquatic Center Improvements: Chris Conway." Bids shall be submitted on the Bid Proposal form provided. All work shall be performed according to City of Ballwin specifications.
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Census ID
Government ID for mapping buyers across datasets.
194586
Employee FTE
Full-time equivalent employees.
138
Population
Population size to gauge opportunity scale.
30,901
Procurement Difficulty Score
How easy their procurement process is to navigate. Lower is better.
58 / 100
Propensity to Spend
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AI Adoption Score
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ConservativeEarly Adopter
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Startup Friendliness
How often this buyer champions startups and early adoption.
Sole Source:If sale is less than $10,000, use sole source.
Coops:City of Ballwin frequently procures through Sourcewell; you can gain access through the Starbridge reseller & contract-vehicle platform — reach out to your Starbridge contact to pursue onboarding.
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City of Ballwin uses cooperative purchasing and encourages it in policy; there is documented prior use (e.g., Sourcewell for equipment). Reach out to your Starbridge contact through the Starbridge reseller & contract-vehicle platform to get onboarded to the recommended path.
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Early Buyer Signals
Board meetings and strategic plans from City of Ballwin
City of Ballwin Board of Aldermen Meeting Minutes
Date: Apr 27, 2026Type: Meeting mention
The board approved an ordinance to restructure standing committees by replacing the Parks and Recreation Committee with an Economic Development and Communications Committee. Appointments were made for a Provisional Judge and a new Board President. The board adopted a summer meeting schedule, canceling specific upcoming meetings. Authorization was granted for the procurement of a new police drone with thermal imaging capabilities and the award of a concrete slab replacement contract.
City of Ballwin Board of Aldermen Meeting Minutes
Date: Jul 13, 2026Type: Meeting mention
The Board discussed various citizen concerns, including stormwater management and proposed construction. Legislative items included the review of updated construction codes and the tabling of a new ordinance regarding the regulation of bicycles and electric vehicles. The Board authorized an application for a municipal parks grant and approved an amendment to an agreement with St. Louis County concerning the detention of municipal prisoners. Consent items covered the updated recreational facility use policy, a liquor license for a craft beer festival, and a semi-annual financial statement. Additionally, the meeting addressed the award of a tree removal contract, plans for a utility tax audit, and concluded with a closed session to discuss personnel matters.
Key Contacts
Public-sector contacts connected to City of Ballwin.
Who manages procurement contracts and purchasing for the City of Ballwin?
The City of Ballwin’s Board of Aldermen is the governing body overseeing procurement contracts and purchasing; the City Administrator handles certain administrative authorities and the Department of Finance manages fiscal processing and invoice routing.
Where does the City of Ballwin post bids and RFPs?
The City of Ballwin posts bids and RFPs on its official Request for Bids, Proposals & Professional Services page on ballwin.mo.us. Departments such as Public Works link to that City-hosted posting area and individual solicitation PDFs provide submission instructions.
What products and services does the City of Ballwin procure?
The City of Ballwin procures public works and construction services, professional services, goods and supplies, parks and recreational equipment, and utilities/operational services. These durable municipal categories are reflected on the City's Request for Bids and Public Works pages and in example RFPs.
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City of Ballwin Board of Aldermen Meeting Minutes
Date: Aug 10, 2026Type: Meeting mention
The Board discussed citizen comments regarding e-bike regulations and stormwater management strategies. Legislation approved included an ordinance regulating electric bicycles, zoning changes for the Arbor Crest, Arbor Trails, and Oak Brook Elementary projects, and a resolution authorizing a utility tax audit. The Board also accepted the maintenance of Essen Court and approved the issuance of an RFQ for a stormwater master plan engineering firm. Updates were provided on the municipal indoor pool construction status, local event planning, and a future federal grant application for bridge replacement.
Extracted from official board minutes, strategic plans, and video transcripts.
Meeting signals
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Track City of Ballwin meetings, strategic plans, and budget discussions before the public bid appears.
What vendor requirements does the City of Ballwin publish for solicitations?
The City of Ballwin specifies vendor requirements—insurance, bonding, licensing, and required forms—within each solicitation and contract document. Vendors should review individual RFPs and contract PDFs on ballwin.mo.us for exact submission instructions and mandatory compliance items.
How does the City of Ballwin approve procurement contracts and awards?
The City of Ballwin presents contracts and purchasing actions to the Board of Aldermen for approval; the City Administrator may authorize certain exceptions and the Department of Finance handles financial processing. Board agendas, the municipal code, and City RFPs describe approval steps and administrative routing.
Where can vendors find procurement policies and standard terms for the City of Ballwin?
City of Ballwin’s purchasing policy is published in the Code of Ordinances (Municode) and is referenced in RFP and contract documents on ballwin.mo.us. Vendors should consult the Municode purchasing sections and the terms included in each solicitation for standard policy language.
What supplier diversity or local vendor preference programs does the City of Ballwin use?
The City of Ballwin’s Code of Ordinances includes a local‑vendor preference, stating the city 'desires to purchase from Ballwin vendors whenever possible.' Vendors should review individual solicitations for details on how local preference is applied to specific bids.
