Fire Training Complex (Project No. 22209-218)

The City of St. Petersburg, Florida is requesting proposals for construction management services for the Fire Training and K-9 Compound project, located at 22nd Street South, with proposals due September 10, 2026 at 3:00 p.m. and questions due August 20, 2026. The project encompasses relocation of the existing K-9 Training Facility and construction of a new Fire Training Facility. The City requires compliance with its Small Business Enterprise requirements under Chapter 2, Article V, Division 4 of the St. Petersburg City Code and Green Certification Requirements under Chapter 2, Article V, Division 5 of the St. Petersburg City Code.

The scope includes preconstruction phase services (site consultation, materials selection, building systems analysis, constructability review, scheduling, cost estimating, procurement coordination) and construction phase services (administration, scheduling, progress reporting, cost control). The construction manager must serve as the City's on-site representative, monitor contractor performance, manage documentation, process payment requests, maintain schedules, and ensure budget adherence. Proposers must demonstrate experience with comparable fire training facilities and public sector construction projects of similar scope.

The project budget is $14 million. Preconstruction phase services will be compensated on a time-and-materials basis with rates specified in Exhibit C or a lump sum not to exceed a specified threshold; construction phase compensation comprises the Cost of the Work plus the Construction Manager's Fee as a percentage of Cost of the Work, subject to a Guaranteed Maximum Price ceiling. Progress payments are due within twenty business days of invoice under Florida's Local Government Prompt Payment Act, with 5% retainage withheld until substantial completion.

Evaluation criteria on a 100-point scale are Qualifications and Experience of Firm and Staff (40 points), Project Approach (35 points), Cost Analysis (15 points), and Business Enterprise Program Outreach and Utilization (10 points). Proposals must include at least three professional references, proof of Florida corporate registration, and current insurance meeting specified requirements. All employees and subcontractor employees are subject to Level 2 background investigations by the St. Petersburg Police Department before accessing police facilities. Submission is electronic via https://procurement.opengov.com/portal/stpete. The contract is governed by AIA A133-2019 and AIA A201-2017 draft general conditions and requires performance and payment bonds from surety companies authorized to do business in Florida.