City Hall Restroom Floor Replacement

The City of St. Petersburg in Pinellas County, Florida, is seeking qualified Small Business Enterprise (SBE) vendors to replace flooring in all 13 restrooms located across the basement, first, second, and third floors of City Hall. The procurement involves comprehensive floor renovation, including complete removal of existing tile and installation of new Keystones 2X2" Almond matte tile with specific grout requirements. The project mandates work be performed exclusively outside normal business hours (Monday-Friday, 8am-5pm), with a critical requirement to maintain at least one functioning restroom per floor throughout the renovation. Vendors must be registered with the Florida Department of State, certified as an SBE, and have a minimum of five years of tile installation experience. The solicitation timeline includes a pre-proposal meeting on June 5, 2024, with questions due by June 14, 2024, and proposal submissions required by June 20, 2024, at 3:00 pm. The total project has a maximum completion time of 45 days, with specific material and labor line items to be priced in the proposal.

The procurement is exclusively reserved for SBE-certified vendors, with strict qualification requirements targeting small, local businesses. Insurance requirements include $1 million in commercial general liability, $1 million in commercial automobile liability, and mandatory workers' compensation coverage as prescribed by Florida law. Vendors must submit a detailed cost proposal with line items for materials (removal, disposal, and new flooring installation) and labor, demonstrating their capability to minimize disruption to City Hall operations. While specific budget ranges are not explicitly stated, the project involves comprehensive renovation of 13 restrooms across multiple floors. The solicitation includes a public construction bond requirement, ensuring financial protection for the City and guaranteeing the contractor's performance and payment obligations. Compliance with the City's Small Business Enterprise (SBE) Program is mandatory, with potential requirements for a specific percentage of work to be performed by City-certified Small Business Enterprises.