NYY Pedestrian Overpass Bridge Repainting

The Tampa Sports Authority is seeking bids for the NYY Pedestrian Overpass Bridge Repainting Project (ITB #24-25) located at Raymond James Stadium in Hillsborough County, Florida. The project involves comprehensive surface preparation, repair, and repainting of the Steinbrenner Field Pedestrian Overpass Bridge that crosses North Dale Mabry Highway. Specific deliverables include painting the bridge's undercarriage, masonry towers, tower metal roofs, and potentially the supports, crossmembers, and curbs of the eastern pedestrian ramp. Contractors must have a minimum of five years of experience in industrial painting, specifically bridge painting, and possess a current Painting or General Contractor license in Hillsborough County. The painting specifications require a custom New York Yankees color scheme using an epoxy primer and polysiloxane finish in "Dug-out Blue" and "Light Concourse Grey" colors. A mandatory pre-bid meeting is scheduled for September 16, 2025, at 2:00 PM, with final bids due on September 23, 2025, by 12:00 Noon. Bidders must submit all questions in writing via email to bids@tampasportsauthority.com, with responses to be provided near the question submission deadline.

The solicitation does not explicitly mention specific set-aside designations or restrictions for disadvantaged enterprises. Bidders must comply with several mandatory requirements, including providing a drug-free workplace certification, E-Verify compliance, and attestations regarding public entity crimes and foreign country of concern status. Insurance requirements include general liability, workers' compensation, and automobile liability coverage with specific minimum limits. While the exact project budget is not disclosed, the comprehensive nature of the painting project suggests a substantial investment in infrastructure maintenance. The contractor will be responsible for detailed surface preparation, following specific environmental and application guidelines, and providing comprehensive documentation including warranty documents, test reports, and a final sign-off package upon project completion. The bid appears to be open to qualified painting and general contractors with significant industrial painting experience, particularly those with expertise in bridge restoration and repainting projects.