City Hall Restroom Floor Replacement

The City of St. Petersburg, Florida is issuing Invitation for Bid (IFB-24-217) for a Light Construction project involving the complete replacement of flooring in 13 restrooms throughout City Hall located at 175 5th Street North, St. Petersburg, Florida 33701. The project scope encompasses removal of existing tile flooring and installation of new tile in basement, first, second, and third-floor restrooms, including men's, women's, and all-gender facilities. Specific deliverables include installation of 2x2" Almond Keystones matte tile, Color Wheel Classic tiles in Galaxy color, specified grout, and transition strips as outlined in the material specifications. Work must be performed outside regular business hours (Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.) and carefully coordinated to maintain at least one functioning restroom per floor throughout the project duration. Minimum vendor qualifications require five years of tile installation experience, the ability to obtain comprehensive insurance coverage, compliance with bonding requirements, registration with the Florida Department of State Division of Corporations, E-Verify enrollment, and possession of all necessary licenses and certifications. The bid was released on June 26, 2024, with a mandatory pre-proposal meeting scheduled for July 10, 2024 at 1:00 p.m., questions deadline of July 16, 2024 at 12:00 p.m., and bid responses due by July 25, 2024 at 3:00 p.m. via the City's online bidding portal. The project must be completed within 45 days of contract commencement, with evaluation based on the lowest responsible and responsive vendor using a two-line item cost proposal covering materials, removal, disposal, installation, and labor for off-hours work.

This is a sheltered procurement available exclusively to Small Business Enterprises (SBEs), Women Business Enterprises (WBEs), and Minority Business Enterprises (MBEs) certified with the City of St. Petersburg, significantly restricting competition to these designated disadvantaged enterprise classifications. Vendors must submit a bid bond equal to 5% of the base bid amount, with the original bond required within 48 hours of the bid deadline, and must furnish a performance bond equal to 100% of the contract amount upon award. Required insurance includes Commercial General Liability coverage of $2,000,000 per occurrence and aggregate, Workers' Compensation as required by Florida law with minimum Employers' Liability of $100,000 per accident, and Commercial Automobile Liability of $1,000,000 combined single limit. The contract includes a one-year warranty on all materials and labor following substantial completion, 5% retainage on monthly invoices until substantial completion, and additional retainage equal to 150% of estimated punch list completion costs. The City reserves the right to terminate the contract for convenience with 30 days' written notice, and liquidated damages apply for delays in reaching substantial completion. While specific budget or award values are not disclosed in the solicitation documents, the contract structure indicates this is a moderate-value municipal construction project with comprehensive performance requirements and protective mechanisms for the City.