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This is a Request for Quote (RFQ) document issued by the City of St. Petersburg, Florida for the procurement of a new pool cover for Fossil Park Pool. The City is seeking one L-shaped pool cover measuring 6,051 square feet with specific dimensions of 48'X88'+33'X51'+6'X12'+6'X12' to protect the pool during its ten-month off-season. The cover must be constructed from appropriate material and include stainless steel springs spaced every two to three feet for secure attachment to the pool decking. The RFQ was released on January 30, 2025, with a deadline for vendor questions on February 4, 2025, and a final submission deadline of February 10, 2025, at 3:00 pm. The contract will be awarded to the lowest responsible and responsive vendor, and the delivery location is specified as Fossil Park Pool, 6739 Dr. M.L.K. Jr St N, St. Petersburg, FL 33701. No specific award date or contract term renewal options are mentioned in the available documentation.

The pricing for submitted quotes ranges from $12,944.00 (Gorman Company) to $15,532.00 (Ferris Pools Inc.), with Lincoln Aquatics submitting a mid-range quote of $13,996.18. Vendor qualifications require a minimum of three years in business providing similar goods and the ability to obtain comprehensive insurance coverage, including $1 million in commercial general liability, $1 million in commercial automobile liability, and workers' compensation insurance as required by Florida law. The procurement does not include set-aside designations for disadvantaged enterprises. The current pool cover is noted as torn and sun-damaged, necessitating replacement. The City reserves the right to terminate the agreement with 30 days' notice, and the contract is governed by Florida law with venue in Pinellas County. Standard municipal provisions including non-discrimination policies, environmental purchasing guidelines, and E-Verify requirements apply to this procurement.