Board of Public Service (BPS) Department of the President

The Board of Public Service (BPS) Department of the President is responsible for all public works and improvements undertaken by the City or in which the City is interested and prepares all plans and specifications thereof, except where supervision work or preparation is otherwise provided by the member departments of the Board of Public Service.

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President of the Board of Public Service

Richard T. Bradley, P.E.
President, Board of Public Service

The President of the Board of Public Service (BPS) is responsible for all public works and improvements undertaken by the City. BPS maintains and improves the infrastructure for the benefit of the residential and business communities. Duties includes the design, construction, and supervision of public works projects. BPS has administrative supervision over Facilities Management, Equipment Services, and Soldiers' Memorial operations.

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Dec 05

Weekly Board of Public Service Meeting
01:45 PM, Board of Public Service
Dec 12

Weekly Board of Public Service Meeting
01:45 PM, Board of Public Service

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Offices and Divisions

BPS Department of the President
The Board of Public Service (BPS) Department of the President is responsible for all public works and improvements undertaken by the City or in which the City is interested and prepares all plans and specifications thereof, except where supervision work or preparation is otherwise provided by the member departments of the Board of Public Service.

Construction Division
The Construction Division ensures that public works projects for the City of St. Louis are completed in a quality, cost effective, and timely manner.

Contracts Division
The Contracts Division is the contracting agency for City public works projects.

Design Division
The BPS Design Division is responsible for management of the entire design process and preparation of bid documents for all construction projects for the City-owned buildings, bridges, streets, alleys, parks and other facilities.

Equipment Services Division
The Board of Public Service Equipment Services Division operates garages and refueling sites.

Facilities Management Division
The Board of Public Service Facilities Management Division maintains and repairs buildings, parks, and facilities that are City owned.

Office of the Secretary
The Office of the Secretary manages Board of Public Service meeting materials and issues permits on behalf of the Board.

Planning and Programming Division
The Board of Public Service Planning and Programming Division addresses transportation issues and develops capital improvement projects on property owned and maintained by the City.

Board of Public Service
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Soldiers Memorial Commission
The Soldiers Memorial Commission meets bi-monthly to discuss and approve plans, events and other topics relating to the Memorial, in accordance with the meeting agendas.

View and Bid on City Projects
The Bid Express system is for consultants and contractors who need detailed information on Requests For Proposals (RFPs) for professional services, and plans for City projects available for bid

News and Announcements

Cass Ave. Multimodal Improvements Project-Open House
| Board of Public Service,Department of Streets | 10/16/2023
Mayor Tishaura O. Jones Signs St. Louis Safer Streets Bill, Makes City’s Largest-Ever Investment in Road and Pedestrian Safety
The bill fulfills Mayor Jones’ commitment to dedicate at least $40 million in American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funds to calm and redesign city streets.
Press release | Office of the Mayor,Board of Public Service,President of the Board of Aldermen | 03/01/2023

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