Door Installation at Pier Head Building

The City of St. Petersburg is seeking qualified vendors to perform door installation services at the Pier Head Building, specifically involving the demolition of existing double doors and installation of a single slide hurricane door in the elevator lobby on the 2nd floor. The procurement requires vendors to use a TORMAX TX9300 Hurricane Impact Series Full Break Out, LH Single Sliding Door System with specific dimensional requirements. Vendor qualifications include a minimum of five years of experience in commercial sliding door installations, capability to perform work without subcontractors, and ability to provide three references from similar projects completed within the last five years. The solicitation mandates a pre-proposal meeting on June 11, 2025, at 10:00am, with questions due by June 13, 2025, at 12:00pm, and proposal submissions due by June 17, 2025, at 3:00pm. The awarded contractor must complete the work within 180 days of contract execution or permit receipt, with electrical service to the door being handled outside of this contract's scope. Evaluation criteria will focus on the lowest responsible and responsive vendor, with a preference for environmentally preferable and health-promoting solutions.

The contract includes provisions for Small Business Enterprise (SBE) participation, requiring a certain percentage of work to be performed by City-certified Small Business Enterprises. Insurance requirements are stringent, mandating $1 million in commercial general liability, $1 million in commercial automobile liability, and workers' compensation coverage. Vendors must provide a public construction bond in compliance with Section 255.05 of the Florida Statutes, which serves as a legal instrument guaranteeing performance and protecting the city from potential financial losses. While a specific budget range is not explicitly stated, the contract will include a 5% retainage provision, with retained funds to be released after Substantial Completion. Liquidated damages will be applied for project delays, though the specific daily rate is not detailed in the provided documents. The contract will incorporate standard construction agreement terms, including performance requirements, warranty provisions, and compliance with local regulations. The project will utilize TORMAX sliding door technology, specifically the TX9300 Series drive systems with technical specifications supporting door weights between 132 and 530 pounds and configurable operational parameters.