6th Ave S Separated Bikeway (Project No. 18108-112)

The City of St. Petersburg, Florida, through its Procurement and Supply Management Department, is soliciting competitive bids for the 6th Ave S Separated Bikeway Project (Project No. 18108-112), a comprehensive urban infrastructure improvement initiative. The project involves constructing a separated bike lane along 6th Avenue South from Dr. MLK Jr. Street South to 3rd Street South, with extensive scope including curb line adjustments, street parking modifications, asphalt milling and resurfacing, signage installation, and pavement markings. Specific deliverables include approximately 640 square yards of concrete sidewalk, 12,100 square feet of brick pavers, 2,000 linear feet of 4-foot-wide concrete traffic separator, 11 curb ramp installations, and associated landscaping and infrastructure elements. Contractor qualifications mandate three completed projects in the past five years, including two projects involving concrete work and asphalt milling, with at least one government agency project valued over $750,000. The solicitation was released on June 17, 2025, with a pre-proposal meeting held on June 25, 2025, and bid responses due by July 15, 2025, at 3:00 pm. The project has a maximum contract completion time of 180 calendar days for substantial completion, with final completion required within 30 calendar days after the city's punch list delivery.

The procurement includes an 8% Small Business Enterprise (SBE) goal, demonstrating the city's commitment to supporting diverse business participation. Contractors are permitted to subcontract up to 75% of the work, providing flexibility for smaller firms to participate. The project incorporates various city initiatives, including sea level rise considerations, environmentally preferable purchasing policies, and health in all policies initiatives. The total project budget is $3,992,383.09, with funding sourced directly from the City of St. Petersburg. The cost proposal includes a detailed line-item breakdown covering multiple project aspects, with a $200,000 allowance for potential contract amendments. Bidders must submit either a 5% Bid Bond or a Certified/Cashier's Check as bid security, and the contract includes a liquidated damages schedule with daily charges ranging from $500 to $4,000 depending on the contract value. The project will be competitively bid, with contractors required to provide comprehensive documentation, including shop drawings, material samples, and compliance with local, state, and federal regulations.