Fuchs Park Beach Volleyball Court Improvements

The City of South Miami is requesting bids for Fuchs Park Beach Volleyball Court Improvements under ITB, with bids due September 23, 2026 at 10:00 a.m. EST and City Commission award reading on October 6. The project is located at Fuchs Park, 6445 SW 81 Street, South Miami, Florida.

The scope encompasses general site preparation, hardscape installation, landscaping restoration, and installation of a City-furnished Aluminum Monson Slider volleyball system manufactured by Volleyball USA. Specific deliverables include removal of existing volleyball equipment and site clearing; excavation and finish grading; temporary fencing and privacy screening; tree protection measures; root barrier installation; concrete pads for receptacles and benches; trash receptacles; curb and rubber edge construction; sod restoration; and sand fill installation. All work must comply with ADA requirements and applicable federal, state, and local codes. Work hours are limited to 7:00 a.m. through 5:00 p.m., Monday through Friday per City ordinance.

The contractor must demonstrate a minimum of five years of continuous operation in Florida, hold all required licenses and certifications, and provide proof of experience with similar projects. Commercial general liability insurance with minimum limits of $1,000,000 per occurrence and $2,000,000 general aggregate is required, along with workers compensation and business automobile liability coverage. A bid bond equal to 5% of the total bid amount is required; the selected contractor must provide performance and payment bonds each equal to 100% of the contract price within ten calendar days of Notice of Award. The contractor shall warrant all work and materials for a minimum of one year and must provide as-built drawings upon project completion.

Bids must be submitted electronically through DemandStar in lump sum format including all labor, materials, equipment, overhead, profit, bonds, and insurance costs. Contract performance must commence within 90 calendar days of the Notice to Proceed. No pre-bid conference is scheduled; prospective bidders are encouraged to conduct site visits. Bids will be opened via video conference on Zoom at 10:30 a.m. on September 23.