New Bridge Could Help Access for Outlet Malls

The project also includes improvements to make getting on and off Highway 40 easier and will increase visibility for one of the developments.

The construction of a new span of the Daniel Boone Bridge could be a boon for Chesterfield's two outlet malls, St. Louis Premium Outlets and Taubman Prestige Outlets.  Work on the project began with a groundbreaking ceremony Thursday, and Chesterfield Public Works Directors Mike Geisel said he expects it will be improve access and mobility for both of the competing developments, according to a report in the St. Louis Business Journal.  The new span will replace the original bridge, built in 1935, which will be demolished after it's completed. In addition, the project includes several improvements aimed at making it easier to get on and off Highway 40, including a new Chesterfield Airport Road interchange and a continuous fourth lane from …

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Chesterfield Goes High Bidder for Pool Management

It's $53,363 more. What's the whole story?

At a recent Chesterfield City Council meeting the Council voted 7-0 to award a three-year contract for management of the Chesterfield Family Aquatic Center to a company that was not the low bidder. I have seen this often in government and sometimes the second-lowest bidder can offer something the low bidder can’t. Or the low bidder has had problems somewhere in the past or a general lack of experience. However, after the vote, I was interested in seeing the overall bids. But the winning bid from Midwest Pools of Maryland Heights, MO was not the second lowest bidder, it was actually the HIGHEST bidder. Midwest Pools was $23,966 higher than the second place bidder, and $53,363 higher than the lowest bidder. There does not appear to have been…

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