StLouis Gateway Arch Grounds SlideShow with Bid Request

Great Rivers GreenWay Project Slide Show

Great Rivers Greenway Presentation for MBE/DBE Stakeholder Meeting on CityArchRiver 2015 Project (9/6/13) from GreatRiversSTL

ADVERTISEMENT copied from:http://www.greatriversgreenway.org/projects/public-bids-rfqs.aspx
Central Riverfront, Leonor K. Sullivan Boulevard and Bikeway
Raising and Reconstruction of Leonor K. Sullivan Boulevard
Federal Project TDG-0705(333)

Notice to Contractors

Sealed bids for the raising and reconstruction of Leonor K. Sullivan Boulevard, will be received at the office of the The Great Rivers Greenway District, 6174A Delmar Boulevard, St. Louis, MO 63112 until 2:00 o'clock P.M. (Central Daylight
Time) on Thursday, October 24, 2013. Bids will be publicly opened and read at that time (2:00 o'clock P.M.). All bids to be submitted on the bid forms provided in the specification package.

The large scale project is a mile and a half in length on the St. Louis City riverfront and is centered in front of the Gateway Arch. The proposed work includes: a complete reconstruction of Leonor K. Sullivan (LKS) Boulevard with an adjacent bicycle
path, pedestrian guardrail, a pedestrian walk and streetscape improvements and amenities. ADA accessible pedestrian sidewalks will be constructed on both sides of the Leonor K. Sullivan Boulevard to provide new ADA accessible walksfrom
the Arch groundsto the Riverfront. Overall work to include, but not limited to,site demolition, rough and finish grading, extensive retaining wall construction, utility work, sewer construction, flood wall modifications, landscaping installation,
lighting installation, pavement marking, signing, traffic control, and sediment and erosion control.

Bidding registration must be completed prior to obtaining bid documents. Locations for obtaining bid documents will be provided after registration. All requests for bid documents should be addressed to Bill Chilton at David Mason & Associates at
(314)534-1030, bchilton@davidmason.com, or 800 S. Vandeventer Ave., St. Louis, MO 63110.

A pre-bid conference will be held at 10:00 AM on October 7, 2013, at 1520 Market Street, St. Louis, MO 63103. A DBE Mixer conducted by the Construction Manager, BSI, will be held immediately after the pre-bid meeting. All bidders are encouraged to attend both the pre-bid meeting and DBE Mixer with the Construction Manager.

All labor used in the construction of this public improvement shall be paid a wage no less than the prevailing hourly rate of wages of work of a similar character in this locality as established by the Department of Labor and Industrial Relations (Federal Wage Rate), or state wage rate, whichever is higher.

The Great Rivers Greenway District hereby notifies all bidders that it will affirmatively ensure that in any contract entered into pursuant to this advertisement, businesses owned and controlled by socially and economically disadvantaged individuals will be afforded full opportunity to submit bids in response to this invitation and will not be discriminated against on the grounds of race, color, religion, creed, sex, age, ancestry, or national origin in consideration for an award.

This project will be broken into 10 different packages, and a contract will be awarded to a prime contractor for each of the 10 packages. Many packages will require the contractors be on MoDOT’s Qualified Contractor List per Section 102.2 of
the Missouri Standard Specifications for Highway Construction, 2011 Edition including all revisions. The contractor questionnaire must be on file 7 days prior to bid opening.

Contractors and sub-contractors who sign a contract to work on this project must conduct a 10-Hour OSHA construction safety program, or similar program approved by the Department of Labor and Industrial Relations, to be completed by their on-site
employees within sixty (60) days of beginning work on the construction project.
A cashier’s check or a bid bond in the amount of 5% of the total bid shall be submitted with each sealed bid.

The Great Rivers Greenway District reserves the right to reject any or all bids.
DBE goals exist for each of the 10 packages – goals range from 9% to 26%.
No 2nd tier subcontracting will be allowed on this project.







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Local StLouis Green Builder WINS Ridgid Tool

Scotts Contracting aka @StLHandyMan on #Twitter just won the 4Ah battery on the September Promotion offered by Ridgid Tools 

Scotts Contracting aka @StLHandyMan Wins September RIDGID Tool Promotion

Congrats to our September Giveaway winners @StLHandyMan & @Jagator21 - winners of a RIDGID 4Ah battery! #giveaway
— Ridge Tool Company (@RIDGIDtoday) September 30, 2013

Post by RIDGID Tools.

Thank You Ridgid Tools.  I will put the RIDGID 4Ah battery to work Building Green and Sustainable Projects for the Homes and Businesses for the Great People of the StLouis Region!

For those who haven't used or heard of the Great Tools Ridgid manufactures check out the following YouTube Video of the New Ridgid 2Ah and 4Ah Hyper Lithium batteries

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My Take-ACA with Doc and Nurse comments

• When I have a health question I go to the people that work in the field for answers to my questions.  Here is the responses in re to a few of my questions I asked to a Doctor and an RN.
  

  Sonny Saggar quote, She's right. The ACA is as big as Roosevelt's New Deal in the 30s

  
  Scotts Contracting
  

  
  

  Good Evening Mr Sagar, The ACA has been in all the news as of late. On a personal level it seems like a good deal. My Mother, RN Doctors office manager, from a small town where I grew up says, "its a lot of paperwork and they added a staff member". She also said,"with more preventive care will help in the end". When I mentioned your place Downtown and all the healthy activities that are going on in your building. She said that. "the ACA encourages a Healthy Lifestyle and is part of the preventive actions". What are your thoughts, is this a good thing for people? Have a good evening. Scotty ps: She also commended you for your Health Conscious endeavors.
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  She's right. The ACA is as big as Roosevelt's New Deal in the 30s
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  thank you for your thoughts and for re-affirming what all I've read and heard about it. I honestly can't believe the Republicans are fighting it so hard. Anyway...Have a good evening and a Great Week. Peace out.
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  If it's as bad as they claim, they should let it happen and then win the next few elections
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  I don't think (85%) they are going to shut down the Govt for any reason or delay the Oct deadline. It won't pass or be signed into effect. Its all smoke and mirrors. I've personally been enjoying they way they have been making fools of themselves and hope others are seeing it also.
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  most don't know what to think but it'll all be ok in the end
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  Agreed things usually turn out that way. My bigger concern is the Climate after reading the last news by the UN climate change folks. They painted a pretty grim future. We all may need the health care.

  can I share this conversation with others who may be interested in the ACA thingy?
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  Of course

  I do have some Republican friends who are not all bad Paul McKee for example.
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  Thank You for answering my questions about the ACA act. /// I'm an X republican voter and proud that I voted for Mr Obama in the last election. /// Mr McKee has a very grand vision that I've found leaves little room for a small company to invest in the area. Ex1: 2 of his properties are adjacent to one of my clients properties and his organization has slowed the redevelopment of their properties by not maintaining the buildings and allowing drug dealers to use them as a base of operations. Ex2:Their company also has unrealistic pricing of their properties- specifically empty lots that adjoin other good properties that keep existing property from expanding or improving on that immediate area. In some of the other areas I do approve of what I have witnessed. I do admit it is a Grand Vision for the area.
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  Unfortunately there will be some teething pain, and some people will get upset, but the grand vision is what must take precedence.
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  controlling the market is just what the ACA is attempting to get rid of-comparing one to the other. And is very similar to what they are doing in the area in re the buildings.

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Solution for StLouis Smash and Grab Thefts

The Recent Smash and Grab Thefts rampant in the StLouis Region has prompted me to offer a Vehicle Barrier to Secure any Local StLouis store front from costly damage and the insurance claims that come from Smash and Grab Thefts.


Protective Bollards come in many shapes and sizes.  The drawing below is an Low Cost Alternative to the Protective Barriers seen around Banks, Security Offices and other buildings that house valuable assets.

As in all the projects I'm called to work on I go above and beyond the normal scope and choose to add additional protection by setting the Protective Ballard a Minimum depth of 36 Inches into the walkway.

Tested Strength-Stopped a 4,500 Pound Vehicle at 30mph

Additional Information and Sources: Appendix E. Vehicle Barrier Selection and Implementation Considerations (1); Field Manual 5-114 - Engineer Operations Short of War (2)

#StLouis #AirConditioning #Theft #Prevention Cages 

See for AC- #StLouis #AirConditioning #Theft #Prevention Cages


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Solar Impulse Lands in StLouis Lambert Field

For those who have not been following the path of the Solar Powered Airplane, Solar Impulse.  The Solar Powered Airplane safely landed in StLouis at Lambert Airport last night. After a 21 Hour 21 Minute Flight!

Solar Impulse Visit at Lambert - St. Louis Int Airport - 6-7th of June 2013 

Solar Impulse St Louis, MO

With the severe weather we have been having in the region lately, I have been concerned for the planes and pilots safety for this monumental occasion.  I'm sure that there was some turbulence that the pilot and staff were forced to navigate on the 3rd Leg of the Journey across America from Dallas/Fort Worth, Texas to Lambert Field in StLouis.  Nevertheless the plane landed safely and can be viewed at the impromptu hanger that was built for the solar powered plane-41 Banshee Rd 63145

Time Line of the Trip Flight: Dallas KDFW - St. Louis KSTL

• Pilot: Bertrand Piccard, Initiator and Chairman

  Take off time: June 3nd 04:06AM CDT (UTC-5)

  Landing time: June 4th 01:28AM CDT (UTC-5)

  Flight duration: 21h21min

  Average ground speed: 49 km/h (26.3 kt)

  Highest altitude reached: 7,315 m(24,000 ft)

  Flight Distance: 1040 km (~562 NM)

Here is a link to the directions / map for the Solar Impulse viewing at the Lambert Field 

Directions:

Take 1-170 to Exit 9A Airport Rd.

Go west to McDonnell Blvd.

Go north (right) to Banshee Rd.

Go west (left) on Banshee for approximately .6 miles

Signs will be in place at event entrance. 

41 Banshee Road, StLouis MO 63145

Viewing Times Thursday and Friday-6-7th of June 2013- While the viewing is free pre-registration is required.

Solar Impulse Visit at Lambert - St. Louis Int Airport - Thursday 6th of June 2013 

St Louis | View map

Come and see Solar Impulse's solar airplane, HB-SIA, at Lambert - St. Louis International Airport.

Solar Impulse Visit at Lambert - St. Louis Int Airport - Friday 7th of June 2013 

St Louis | View map

Come and see Solar Impulse's solar airplane, HB-SIA, at Lambert - St. Louis International Airport. 

Keeping the pilot awake

Bertrand landed at Lambert-St. Louis International airport at 01:28 AM CDT (UTC-5), Tuesday June 4^th, completing his longest ever flight (21 hours 21 minutes).

The mobile hangar, a concept developed by Solar Impulse and being used for the first time during a mission, is setup and waiting to welcome the solar aircraft in its cocoon as soon as the Ground Crew haul it off the runway. This inflatable hangar was deployed after the one provided by Lambert-St. Louis was rendered inoperable by violent storms that struck the city and the airport this past weekend.

St. Louis was chosen as the destination for the third leg of this Across America mission for historic and symbolic reasons. St. Louis is best known for the “Spirit of St. Louis” who, piloted by Charles Lindbergh in 1927 completed the first non-stop flight from New York to Paris. This flight was made possible by St. Louis businessmen including the namesake of Lambert-St. Louis International Airport, Albert Bond Lambert.

During today’s flight, there were a couple of memorable calls from the ground to the cockpit. This first one was from Erik Lindbergh, Charles’ grandson. They had a chance to discuss the importance of exploration and of inspiring younger generations to take a chance and become pioneers of and for the future. They also got to exchange thoughts on the future of aviation while they spoke about meeting again in Washington D.C. at the Smithsonian Air and Space Museum under Erik’s grandfather’s “Spirit of St. Louis” and Bertrand’s “Breitling Orbiter”.

The other call was from Alan Nichols, President of the Explorer’s Club. He said he wished he could be up there, with Bertrand. At every stopover, chapters of the Explorer’s Club organized visits to see the solar airplane and they will hold a reception for Solar Impulse in New York City. Flag n°50 of the Club is travelling with André and Bertrand Across America – The same flag travelled to Morocco onboard HB-SIA during the 2012 Crossing Frontiers mission.

The best part of the flight, however, was the incredible response rate we got from Solar Impulse supporters who took to heart the call to “Keep the Pilot Awake”. A campaign launched by our Social Media and Community Engagement manager, Elâ Borschberg, over 600 people (and counting) responded with words of encouragement, via email, to the pilot and, more importantly, jokes to make him laugh. 

In keeping with the green and eco friendly nature of the Solar Powered Plane I plan to take my girls grand-kids to the event via the StLouis Metro Transit use the Metro Trip Planner for a green alternative to view the Solar Powered Plane. 

Added June 13, 2013
Solar Impulse will be taking off from Lambert-St. Louis International Airport (MO) for Washington Dulles (VA) tomorrow Friday June 14^th around 4 AM CDT (UTC-5). Piloted by André, it's expected to be a challenging flight due to high cross and headwinds. Because of this, Solar Impulse will do a pit stop at Cincinnati Municipal Lunken Airport (OH) in order to change pilots, rest and take-off the following morning with better weather conditions. With Bertrand at the controls, the solar airplane will take-off the next morning, Saturday June 15^th around 8 AM EDT (UTC-4) and land in the nation's capital sometime after midnight EDT (UTC-4). 

Stay Tuned for Further Details on the #Solar Powered Airplanes StLouis Visit.

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Tornado Safe Room Design

With the Rash of Tornadoes and Extreme Weather Conditions we have had recently in the US.  

I put together a few Tornado-Hurricane Safe Room Designs and Options.  

The first Drawing outlines the basic components of the exterior walls and ceiling for building a safe room in an existing basement using CMU-Concrete Masonry Units generally called Concrete Blocks-Steel Door and Frame, Reinforced Poured Concrete Ceiling.  

If a saferoom is in a floodplain- a drain system - top safety option. #SafeRoom Next update to: https://t.co/bFZJ3UULGs #FEMA

— Scotty (@StLHandyMan) September 7, 2017

Complete plans, Design-Build Assistance for adding a Safe Room to your Building contact Scotts Contracting at the Contact Form on the Right.

CAD Safe Room Design for an existing Basement-8in CMU, Steel Door, 6in Reinforced Concrete Ceiling

When Building a CMU structure it is highly advisable to add Steel Reinforcement- In the case of building for Tornado or Hurricane Safe Rooms substitute No.4 Vertical Rebar for No.5 size rebar.

How a CMU Block Wall is Reinforced.  Simple CAD Drawing showing the suggested Metal Reinforcement.

Building the Concrete Ceiling-Structural Reinforcement Suggestions.

Build Notes-Hurricane and Tornado-Safe Room Build Suggestions #5 Rebar at 12in MATT-Dowel Into Existing Concrete Wall, Attach MATT to Existing #5 Verticals in CMU Wall-, {For Added Reinforcement for this area ADD 2ft "L" Bar and Wire Tie to MATT and Verts, 4in Min Concrete Ceiling Suggested 6in Thick Ceiling, All CMU Voids filled with Mortar {Be Sure to ADD the "L" Bar before the Voids are filled with Mortar.

Concrete Ceiling-Structural Reinforcement Suggestions.

Build Notes-Hurricane and Tornado-Safe Room Build Suggestions

Added April 7, 2014

• I'll be honest there has always been something that bothered me about the Tornado Safe Room design that FEMA suggested. I was never worried about the Structural Ability of the Safe Room Design to not withstand a Severe Storm-it is the fact of being trapped in a Safe Room- like Jodi Foster in Panic Room.  Maybe I've watched too much tv?  I'd rather be safe than sorry.

• The fact that 2 exits are not available-as is required of almost any home/room design was the Red Flag going off in my mind and when I finally figured it out I made some notes and a quick sketch.  When I got home this evening I sat down and made a couple of quick CAD drawings of the idea to help you get a better idea of what I'm talking about.   

Maybe its just me, but; I'd hate to survive a storm only to die of starvation because I couldn't get out of a safe room in a basement of a home.  I've seen too many horror stories (Hurricane Katrina - New Orleans)  phones not working, emergency personnel too busy to respond to all the requests...Scotty

• There is also the added benefit in the building of the safe room with an exterior point to bring the building materials into the safe room.  This will help keep the labor costs lower as it will speed up the job production by reducing the man hours.  

I now feel that I have a Safe Room Design Build Plan that I would build in my own home and am comfortable sharing and discussing the project in detail.  

Feel free to email or call me for any design build assistance in building a Tornado shelter in your Home. 

Safe Room Emergency Exterior Exit

Safe Room CMU Basement Steel Door Location

Safe Room Exterior Exit Point

Taking Shelter From the Storm | FEMA.gov

Taking Shelter From the Storm

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View in FEMA Multimedia Library

View in FEMA Multimedia Library

The safe room construction plans and specifications from FEMA P-320, Taking Shelter From the Storm, are available in DWG format. 

To view and download those files 

and other CAD Storm Shelter Drawings 

click here.

Limit of Liability:  The designs in this booklet are based on extensive research of the causes and effects of windstorm damage to buildings. Safe rooms designed and built to these designs should provide a high degree of occupant protection during extreme windstorms (tornadoes and hurricanes). Any substitution of either materials or design concepts may decrease the level of occupant protection and/or increase the possibility of personal injury during an extreme wind event.

Important Legal Notice

Because it is not possible to predict or test all conditions that may occur during extreme windstorms, or control the quality of construction, among other things, the designer does not warrant the design.

The designer neither manufactures nor sells safe rooms built from this design. The designers have not made and do not make any representation, warranty, or covenant, express or implied, with respect to the design, condition, quality, durability, operation, fitness for use, or suitability of the safe room in any respect whatsoever. Designers shall not be obligated or liable for actual, incidental, consequential, or other damages of or to users of safe rooms or any other person or entity arising out of or in connection with the use, condition, and/or performance of safe rooms from this design or from the maintenance thereof.

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Even the Birds are Doing It-Are You

While attempting to Lead by Example encouraging Plastic Recycling for the StLouis area.  I've received a little help from the neighborhood winged friends in recycling the plastic from the community.

While cleaning up the yard from the extreme storms that passed thru Missouri the other night I found this in the bushes in the Front Yard.  Finally another use for Plastic Litter.

Even the Birds are Doing It-Plastic Recycling

Future updates will be forthcoming: Type of Bird, Number of Eggs, etc.  Scotty

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Gun Violence hitting close to Home-StLouis North Side

This past weekend while sitting on a front porch talking with family and friends in the North Side of StLouis one of my Green Teams Members Son was hit by a stray bullet that nicked his Spine.

The 22 year old is in critical condition and is in the hospital now.  Doctors report that the stray bullet nicked the spinal cord and it is too early to give any diagnosis on recovery.

James the Sons father was just telling me that his son worked two jobs and was a productive member of Society.  He was just in the wrong place at the wrong time.

In the photo below James, the Sons Father, is learning how to lay Ceramic Tile on a project we did together in Downtown StLouis.

James, Green Team Member and Father to Son who was shot by a stray bullet.

 
We all have our fingers crossed and praying for a speedy recovery.  Scotty


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Energy Star Window Installation

Shady Jacks Energy Star 4 Window Installation Photos, Build Notes, Presentation

Installing Energy Star Replacement Windows at Shady Jacks Saloon Downtown StLouis MO

• Scotts Contracting - Removing Old Single Pane Sash Windows and Replacing with Energy Strar Dual Pane windows from Wilke.  Transit windows on order for opening on top

• • • Energy Star Dual Pane Transit Windows ordered and will be installed in a future project! 
• Build Diagram for Energy Star Window Installation, CAD by Scotts Contracting

In between the raindrops last week we took a little time away from the Stage2 on the Benton Project and installed these energy star windows by Wilke at the Saloon.Scotty

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Benton Roof Project Daily Report

On Day 4- The Crew and I have the first dumpster filled and ready for pick-up and 75% of the Roof has been removed as seen in the photo taken 1pm on Thursday.

In these photos you can see the I Beams that will be utilized to hold the Bar Joists and Pan Decking for the New Roof System.


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Benton Project Stage 2 Dismantling Roof Demolition

Stage 2 Benton Rehab Warehouse Roof-Before Photo

With the Dumpster delivered and parked in the bay the crew has started removing the roof-despite the rain StLouis has been getting as of late.

We estimate the Roof we are removing was 50 years old and was originally a rock ballast roof system with an additional 4-5 layers of patching.

Tearing Off the Existing Roof-Stage 2 Benton Project

Tearing Off the Existing Roof-Stage 2 Benton Project

Parking the Dumpster in the Warehouse Bay we estimate will save 1 days worth of  Labor for the Crew and makes our lives much easier for the roof tear off!

Despite the Rain the Crew is making good progress with removing the existing roof with 1/4 to 1/3 of the old roof removed.

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