Lake Vista Backboard and Support Pipe Replacement

The City of St. Petersburg is seeking qualified vendors to remove and replace the existing basketball backboard and support pipe system at the Lake Vista Recreation Center gymnasium, located at 1401 62nd Ave. S, St. Petersburg, FL 33705. The procurement is a competitive quote solicitation with specific requirements for a complete basketball backstop system, including truss support pipes, an electric automatic wall winch, manual height adjusters, non-breakable glass backboards, backboard pads, and competitor breakaway goals. Vendors must have been in the basketball backstops installation business for at least three years and complete the project no later than May 16, 2025. The solicitation timeline includes a release date of December 9, 2024, a non-mandatory pre-proposal meeting on December 13, 2024, a question submission deadline of December 17, 2024, and a proposal submission deadline of December 20, 2024 at 3:00 pm. The city will award the contract to the lowest responsible and responsive vendor, with a preference for environmentally preferable and sustainable solutions, and vendors must demonstrate compliance with insurance requirements, including $1M commercial general liability per occurrence, $1M commercial automobile liability, and workers' compensation insurance.

The solicitation does not explicitly mention specific set-aside designations or restrictions on respondent types, though standard non-discrimination policies apply. The proposed project has a documented quote from Athletic Resources, Inc. for $14,800.00, which provides insight into potential project costs. Insurance and compliance requirements are stringent, mandating vendors meet specific coverage levels and adhere to federal, state, and local regulations, including E-Verify requirements and public records laws. The City reserves the right to terminate the contract with 30 days' written notice and is only obligated to pay from legally available funds after essential city services have been funded. The contract terms include specific provisions for warranties, with effectiveness contingent upon full payment, and include financial stipulations such as a 1.5% monthly finance charge on past due accounts. Potential vendors should note the comprehensive nature of the contract, which includes detailed requirements for goods and services delivery, payment protocols, confidentiality, and public records management.