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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.
President
Richard T. Bradley, P.E.
President, Board of Public Service
(314) 589-6645
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Roles and Responsibilities
- planning, design, contract letting, and construction of public works for the City of St. Louis.
- management and budget oversight for the City's Equipment Services Division, the Facilities Management Division, and the Soldiers Memorial Military Museum.
The BPS President presides over the weekly meetings of the Board of Public Service.
The BPS President is appointed by the Mayor. Current BPS President Bradley was appointed by Mayor Slay in June of 2009 and re-appointed by Mayor Lyda Krewson in 2017.
Divisions Reporting to the President's Office
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.
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.
