Springfield Standard

The City of Springfield is seeking contractor bids for the first phase of the Renew Jordan Creek project. The bid submission deadline is 2 p.m., Wednesday, September 18.

Renew Jordan Creek aims to "daylight" the historic Jordan Creek by modifying its floodplain and floodway areas, which are currently confined in concrete box culverts running through downtown Springfield. Phase I will uncover 1,100 feet of the creek, restoring it to a natural state north of Water Street between Boonville and Main avenues. The project is expected to reduce flooding and serve as an urban amenity, potentially spurring private redevelopment.

The first phase is divided into two parts due to funding and permitting requirements. Part A involves creating a naturalized open channel between Main and Boonville avenues, including excavation of over 38,000 cubic yards of soil. It also includes sanitary sewer improvements, civic plaza spaces, greenway trail segments, dog park facilities, a pre-engineered arch bridge, ADA-compliant improvements, paving, and green infrastructure such as bioswales and riparian areas.

Part B focuses on box culvert improvements with approximately 1,500 cubic yards of structural concrete for cast-in-place box culverts from Robberson Avenue and Phelps Street to the railroad tracks north of Boonville Avenue. It also includes about 450 linear feet of sewer main improvements and reinstallation of existing parking lot pavements.

Sealed bids for both parts will be accepted at the City of Springfield SRT Building until 2 p.m. on Wednesday, September 18. Bid documents can be obtained at Springfield Blueprint or online.

An optional pre-bid conference will be held virtually at 1:30 p.m. on Wednesday, August 28 in the West Conference Room of the Busch Municipal Building.

Renew Jordan Creek aims to restore Jordan Creek as it flows through downtown Springfield. Phase I covers two large blocks in Jordan Valley Park bordered by Boonville Avenue on the east, Water Street on the south, Main Avenue on the west, and Mill Street on the north.

Project goals include flood reduction, water quality improvement, pedestrian connectivity enhancements, sustainable greenspaces integration, comfort and safety improvements, and sense-of-place development. Future phases may include improvements at Founders Park and other city-owned properties.

Funding for Phase I comes from local sources combined with various grants. Local funds include property tax revenue and sales taxes; external sources include Surface Transportation Block Grants and ARPA funds from several departments including DNR and EPA.

The project completed environmental reviews this summer with agencies like the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers and Missouri Department of Natural Resources.

Construction is expected to begin this fall with completion anticipated by late 2026. A public meeting will be held early in construction to brief businesses and residents about impacts.

For more information or to sign up for updates visit renewjordancreek.com.

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