Merry Pier Bait Shack Renovation

The City of Saint Pete Beach is requesting bids for design, permitting, and construction services to repair and restore the Merry Pier Bait Shack, damaged by Hurricanes Helene and Milton in September–October 2024, with sealed bids due electronically via Bonfire on August 5, 2026, at 9:00 AM EST. A mandatory pre-bid meeting is scheduled for July 15, 2026, at 11:00 AM EST at 801 Pass-A-Grille Way. The maximum contract amount is capped at $105,000 to comply with FEMA 50% rule requirements.

The project site extends from the eastern terminus of 8th Avenue over Boca Ciega Bay in Saint Pete Beach, Florida. Scope includes selective demolition, replacement of two exterior doors, drywall and hardie board installation, electrical upgrades, flooring replacement, framing repairs, plumbing work, painting, roofing repairs, siding replacement, and installation of hurricane impact windows. All work must restore the site to pre-storm conditions and comply with applicable local, state, and federal regulations. Contractors must include all costs such as construction stakeout, mobilization, maintenance of traffic, erosion control, utility relocations, record survey, licenses, and material disposal fees. Completion is required within 90 calendar days from project start.

A Performance and Payment Bond equal to 100% of the contract price is required because the contract exceeds $100,000. Contractors must provide proof of $1,000,000 commercial general liability, $1,000,000 automobile liability, and Florida-mandated workers' compensation insurance, naming the City as an additional insured. All contractors must comply with Florida Statute 448.095 E-Verify requirements and provide a five-year minimum warranty on all work.

Evaluation uses 25 points: ability and capacity (10 points), cost (5 points), previous performance and references (5 points), and years in business (5 points). The bid comprises a base proposal and a 10% contingency line item. Partial monthly payments are made with 5% retained until final completion and acceptance. Liquidated damages of $500 per day apply for delays beyond the completion date. Written questions are due July 29, 2026, at 10:00 AM EST. Bid submissions must include one original, two copies, and an electronic copy of bid documents, a signed and notarized bid submittal, fee schedule, references, licenses, and insurance certificates.