Thank you for your interest in doing business with the Metropolitan St. Louis Sewer District (MSD). The Diversity Programs Division of Human Resources at MSD has created this handbook to acquaint you, as a potential vendor, with our policies and procedures. Small businesses, which include minority and women owned business enterprises, are the foundation of all communities. Their viability impacts the quality of life for the entire area. By making genuine efforts to distribute tax dollars to every segment of our customer base, MSD is demonstrating our commitment to the development and growth of disadvantaged businesses.

For your convenience, the majority of information contained in the handbook has been grouped in the general categories of Construction, Engineering, and Purchasing. The information presented includes:

• How to qualify as a contractor/vendor
• How bids are advertised
• How to acquire bid packages
• Standard Terms and Conditions
• Payment Procedures
• Frequently Asked Questions

This booklet has been produced for general informational purposes only and is subject to change without prior notice. Nothing contained in this booklet shall be construed to amend, modify, override or nullify any ordinance or regulation of the Metropolitan St. Louis Sewer District, or the provision of any document used in any competitive bid.

Any questions or comments regarding this handbook may be referred to Ramona Dickens, Manager of Diversity Programs, at (314) 768-6357. Correspondence may be addressed to 2350 Market Street, St. Louis, MO 63103-2555, faxed to (314) 768-2760 or e-mailed to rdickens@stlmsd.com