The intention of this RFP is to solicit proposals from developers (“Respondents”) that will contract to purchase or lease the Property and complete the redevelopment (the “Redevelopment”) of the Property according to terms, provisions, and conditions determined by the St. Louis Development Corporation (SLDC) staff. Other terms and conditions may be developed in response to specific Proposals and incorporated into agreements that may be necessary to implement incentives for the Redevelopment.

SLDC and LCRA are working proactively to create a clear path towards redevelopment of the property by assisting the City to solicit proposals that will be presented to the Board of Estimate and Apportionment and the Board of Aldermen for further consideration. LCRA will continue to engage with neighborhood stakeholders—including the Comptroller, the 10th Ward Alderperson and SLDC Neighborhood Manager—to identify potential development obstacles and opportunities, and determine appropriate levels of development incentives.

Kozeny-Wagner Named General Contractor for New City of St. Louis 911 Dispatch Center

Kozeny-Wagner, the general contractor for the new $45 million City of St. Louis 911 Dispatch Center, joined city and state leaders on Thursday, October 24, for a groundbreaking ceremony at 2741 Thomas Street, located just west of the Fire Department headquarters on North Jefferson Avenue. City of St. Louis Mayor Tishaura Jones led the event, marking the start of construction on this essential public safety facility.

The 17,000-square-foot state-of-the-art building will significantly enhance St. Louis’s emergency response capabilities. It will feature an expansive communication center, multiple administrative and management offices, a large training and conference room, a spacious emergency operations center, and break areas for staff. Site preparation is set to begin in November 2024, with building construction expected to conclude in 2026.



Expanded Capacity and Improved Coordination for Faster Response Times

The new facility will house 44 dispatch stations—an increase from the current 35—to accommodate more dispatchers and enable faster response to 911 calls, supporting the city’s goal of answering 90% of calls within 10 seconds. Currently, the city employs 90 dispatchers, with plans to expand staffing to 116. For the first time, the facility will bring all city dispatchers together under one roof, streamlining communication and facilitating real-time coordination among police, fire, and EMS services. This consolidation, combined with additional resources, is expected to significantly reduce response times, creating a faster and more efficient emergency response system for St. Louis.

Project Team

This significant project is being brought to life through a collaboration among some of the region’s top architectural, engineering, and construction firms. In addition to Kozeny-Wagner as the general contractor, the project team includes FGM Architects, CDI Engineering Solutions, Custom Engineering, DTLS Landscape Architecture, SSC Engineering, and KWAME Building Group.

Kozeny-Wagner, Inc. is a full-service general contractor, construction manager, and design-build firm serving the Saint Louis metropolitan area. More information can be found at www.kozenywagner.com.

Missouri Governor Quietly Rescinds Minority and Women-Owned Hiring Goals

JEFFERSON CITY — Gov. Mike Parson last week rescinded 177 executive orders, some issued in the 1980s, that he deemed no longer “necessary or applicable.” It was seemingly an innocuous action, framed as an effort to clean up past governor’s orders.

But buried within the dozens of rescinded old executive orders was one that set purchasing goals for state agencies from minority- and women-owned businesses. Now some organizations worry Missouri may be opting out altogether from executive branch goals meant to encourage a certain amount of purchases from minority and women-owned contractors.



“After you comb through 177 executive orders to find out what was removed, we were very dismayed to see right in the heart of that was the removal of opportunity for people who just want a piece of the American dream,” Nimrod Chapel Jr., president of the Missouri NAACP, told the Post-Dispatch. “To do so before an election sends a clear message to what his party, the Republican party, stands for.”

Parson’s executive order, signed and announced on Oct. 23, comes a little over a year after a landmark U.S. Supreme Court case struck down race-based criteria in college admissions that has emboldened conservative litigants looking to challenge other race-based programs meant to correct for historic racial and gender barriers.

Most of the orders rescinded by Parson do seem to be aimed at removing obsolete actions based on, for instance, disaster declarations. But one of the rescinded orders, issued on Oct. 21, 2015, by former Gov. Jay Nixon, a Democrat, set goals for state agencies to purchase 10% of goods and services from firms owned by minorities and 10% owned by women.

Former Gov. Matt Blunt, a Republican, also instituted minority purchasing requirements. One of Blunt’s old orders on the matter, superseded by Nixon’s order, was also rescinded by Parson.

In a list of reasons for Parson’s action, the governor’s office cited only “legal concerns, given recent court rulings” as the grounds for rescinding Nixon’s order.

UHY Unveils New Global Brand Identity, Marking First Rebrand in 20 Years

UHY International, a leading global accountancy network, proudly announces the launch of its new global brand identity, the first comprehensive rebrand in two decades.



This dynamic new identity, which includes a complete overhaul of the brand’s visual elements, reflects UHY's transformation into a more unified and collaborative organization, now spanning nearly 100 countries. For the first time, all 330+ offices worldwide, including the 38 U.S. offices, will adopt the UHY brand, reinforcing its global presence and cohesive vision.

Roberto Macho, Chair of UHY International, said: “UHY International today is a very different organization than it was even a decade ago. Cross-border collaboration now constitutes a significant portion of our member firms' work, bringing us closer together as a network. This new brand captures our evolution into a single, unified entity.”

Macho added, “Our research revealed a strong consensus among our member firms that leading with the UHY brand strengthens our identity. It’s a brand that has become synonymous with empowering dynamic businesses worldwide.”

Lochmueller Group Announces the Acquisition of Multatech Engineering

Lochmueller Group, Inc., is announcing the acquisition of Multatech Engineering, Inc., headquartered in Fort Worth, Texas, with an office in Dallas, Texas.

Multatech is a full-service engineering firm that supplies civil design and construction administration to clients across Texas and the southwest for projects including railroad infrastructure, transportation and municipal design, utility infrastructure (water and sewer), and stormwater planning and design.

Lochmueller is excited about the opportunity to build upon the strong base established by Multatech to ultimately expand its staff and earn new clients throughout North Texas.

”As part of our strategic planning process, we identified ways in which Lochmueller Group could continue to grow in size and prominence, thereby furthering the company’s legacy and sustainability while also generating increased value for our employee-owners,” said Lochmueller President and CEO Doug Shatto. “Multatech represented an opportunity for us to diversify our market area, client base, and even our service offerings. We’re extremely excited to be in Texas, which has a tremendous demand for engineering services.”

For Multatech, joining Lochmueller will allow them to expand the services they provide to their legacy clients while providing their employees with expanded resources and opportunities for growth.

These Stress-Relief Tips Are Key to Staying Productive at Work

Simple strategies to help you keep calm and get more done

We’ve all been there: swamped with deadlines, overwhelmed with multiple tasks, and exhausted by never-ending assignments. Whether it's a looming deadline, a major project, or the daily grind, staying productive when we're stressed feels like an uphill battle.



Taking care of yourself is key to managing work stress effectively, says Ashley Peña, LCSW, the executive director at the mental health care center, Mission Connection. “Having the right tools to focus on your well-being can directly support how you manage stress.“

But what does this self-care look like? We tagged some mental health experts and got their recommendations on the best stress-relief strategies that can help improve your work productivity.

How Stress Impacts Work (and Vice Versa)

Stress and work have a bidirectional relationship, where each can significantly impact the other. Let's take a look at the ways stress affects our work and how work can contribute to our stress levels.

How Stress Impacts Work

Stress impacts our work depending on the level of stress we're experiencing, says Jenna Nielsen, MSW, LCSW, a therapist at ADHDAdvisor. “A small amount of stress may make our work better or more valuable; whereas, high stress typically causes us to make mistakes, become overwhelmed, or feel incapable of the job,” she says.

Peña explains our body releases hormones like cortisol, norepinephrine, and adrenaline when we're stressed and these hormones can affect our work by causing emotional fluctuations, irritability, and difficulty concentrating. “The higher the stress, the more these hormones are released, leading to more noticeable side effects,” she adds.

According to research, these are some of the ways that stress can affect our performance at work:

• Decreased productivity: Stress can impair our focus, concentration, and decision-making abilities, leading to lower productivity.
• Increased errors: When we’re stressed, we're more prone to making mistakes and oversights, affecting the quality of our work
• Poor communication: Stress can make us irritable and less empathetic, hindering collaboration and teamwork.
• Burnout: Chronic stress can lead to burnout, which is characterized by extreme exhaustion, reduced motivation, and an inability to function.
• Absenteeism: Physical and mental health issues caused by stress can lead to increased sick days.

How Work Causes Stress

On the other hand, these are some of the ways that our work might contribute to our stress levels:

·     Excessive workload: A high-stress job, an excessive workload, or unrealistic expectations can create significant stress.

·     Poor work-life balance: All work and no time to relax can affect our mental and physical well-being, causing us to be chronically stressed out.

·     Job insecurity: Layoffs and the fear that our head is next on the chopping block can be a major stressor that takes a toll on our performance.

·     Negative relationships: Conflict with our colleagues or managers can increase our stress levels.

^·     Workplace environment: A toxic or unsupportive work environment can heighten stress levels.