Board of Public Service

Board of Public Service Office of the President
The President of the Board of Public Service (BPS) is responsible for all public works and improvements undertaken by the City.

Board of Public Service Office of the Secretary
The Office of the Secretary issues permits of behalf 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. Among those are major regional landmarks such as Forest Park, Eads Bridge, Gateway Transportation Center, the Soldiers Memorial Military Museum, St Louis City Hall, St Louis City Justice Center as well as Metropolitan St. Louis Police Department facilities, correctional facilities, 9 recreation centers and 30 fire stations.

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.

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 Agendas, Members and Meetings
Find board members, meeting dates, and meeting materials.

BPS Online Plan Room
The Online Plan Room 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. Register and be notified of opportunities.

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.

• Rich Bradley on Kenneth Calvert’s “Cornerstones of Courage and Culture” Mural
  09/25/2017 - Statement from Board of Public Service President
• Kingshighway Bridge Progress Continues; Partial Opening Scheduled for April 2017
  12/27/2016 - Four lanes of Kingshighway open by May 2017; Full opening targeted for July 2017