Board of Public Service

The President's Office of the Board of Public Service (BPS) is responsible for all public works and improvements undertaken by the City. The Secretary's Office issues permits on behalf of the Board of Public Service.

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.

Learn more about the office.

News

Rich Bradley on Kenneth Calvert’s “Cornerstones of Courage and Culture” Mural

Statement from Board of Public Service President

Board of Public Service, Office of the Mayor

Divisions

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

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 develop 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 a service of BPS that provides detailed information on Requests For Proposals (RFPs) for professional services, and plans for City projects. Users can register and be notified of opportunities.

Soldiers Memorial Military Museum
St. Louis Soldiers' Memorial Military Museum - Located between Market and Pine and 13th and 14th Streets, was completed in 1938 in honor of World War I veterans. The museum is currently undergoing a major renovation and will reopen in 2018 as a state-of-the-art museum facility honoring military service, veterans, and their families.

Consultants and Contractors

For detailed information on Requests For Proposals (RFPs) for professional services, and plans for City projects available for bid

Visit the BPS Online Plan Room.

Contracts Supervisor

Bette Behan
Contracts Supervisor
(314) 589-6214
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