Fossil Park Pool Main Pool Cover

The City of St. Petersburg is seeking qualified vendors to provide a new main pool cover for the Fossil Park Pool through a Request for Quote (RFQ) process. The procurement specifically requires one (1) new 6,051 square foot L-shaped pool cover with precise dimensions of 48'X88'+33'X51'+6'Xl2'+6'Xl2', designed to protect the pool during its ten-month off-season. The cover must include stainless steel springs spaced every two to three feet to secure it properly to the decking. Vendor qualifications include being in business for at least three years providing similar goods and the ability to obtain required insurance. The RFQ was released on January 30, 2025, with a deadline for questions on February 4, 2025, and a final response deadline of February 10, 2025, at 3:00 pm. The city will award the contract to the lowest responsible and responsive vendor, with the procurement taking place within Pinellas County, Florida.

Multiple vendors have submitted quotes for the pool cover, including Gorman Company ($12,944.00), Lincoln Aquatics ($13,996.18), and Ferris Pools Inc. ($15,532.00). The procurement does not explicitly mention any set-aside designations or restrictions for disadvantaged enterprises. Insurance requirements are comprehensive, mandating $1 million in commercial general liability, $1 million in commercial automobile liability, and workers' compensation insurance as required by Florida law. The current pool cover is noted as torn and sun-damaged, necessitating replacement. The contract includes standard municipal provisions such as non-discrimination policies, environmental purchasing guidelines, and E-Verify requirements. The delivery location is specified as Fossil Park Pool at 6739 Dr. M.L.K. Jr St N, St. Petersburg, FL 33701, with the city reserving the right to terminate the agreement with 30 days' notice and the contract being governed by Florida law with venue in Pinellas County.