Solicitation_Development_Form_(Internal_Use_Only).pdf

This is a Solicitation Development Form for the City of St. Petersburg's Marina Redevelopment Project (Project No. 25204-130), a progressive Design-Build procurement involving multiple city departments including Parks & Recreation, Police, Port, and Water Resources Division. The project encompasses design and construction services for floating docks, dock houses, ship store renovation, fueling facilities, seawalls, and a bridge connecting to Demens Landing across the North, Central, and South Marina Basins. The solicitation was released on October 28, 2025, with responses due by December 2, 2025, at 3:00 pm. A pre-bid meeting is required. The City will shortlist at least three qualified respondents for interviews scheduled on January 13, 2026. The project has a substantial completion timeline of 60 months from the Notice to Proceed. The CoSP acceptance period is 90 days after bid closure.

The total construction budget is $140,000,000 to $148,000,000 with a Guaranteed Maximum Price delivery method. Funding source is identified as CoSP (City of St. Petersburg). The procurement includes scoring weighted heavily toward technical qualifications, with 33 points for team background, 25 points for experience, and 22 points for project approach. The City has established preferences for Minority Business Enterprises (MBE), Small Business Enterprises (SBE), Woman Owned Business Enterprises (WBE), and Disadvantaged Business Enterprises (DBE). Insurance requirements are substantial, including $10,000,000 in Commercial General Liability, $5,000,000 in Pollution/Environmental Liability, and $5,000,000 in Professional Liability. A Public Construction Bond equal to the cumulative Guaranteed Maximum Price will be required from a surety company with an "A" rating and Class VII financial category. The evaluation committee is chaired by Brejesh Prayman with members including Evan Birk, Catherine Corcoran, David Wirth, and Brian Caper, supported by technical advisor Kristel Bataku.