Pier Gift Shop Electric Door Installation

The City of St. Petersburg is requesting quotes for electric sliding door installation at the Pier Gift Shop, with quotes due November 3, 2026 at 3:00 p.m., and a mandatory pre-proposal meeting on October 21, 2026. The scope comprises removing existing double doors and furnishing and installing a 9330 Hurricane Impact Series Full Break Out left-hand single sliding door system (83.5" x 101") with motion and safety sensors, electric lock, and Kynar painted finish at 830 2nd Ave NE, St. Petersburg, FL 33701. Vendors must ensure fire-code compliance, obtain applicable permits, provide operating and maintenance manuals, and conduct a full functional test with the City Project Coordinator present.

Vendors must demonstrate a minimum of one year of experience in electric door installations and provide three references for similar work. Required qualifications include Florida Department of State Division of Corporations registration, a W-9, required insurance coverage (minimum one million dollars per occurrence commercial general liability and two million dollars aggregate), and a dedicated account manager for project administration. Compliance with Florida Statute 448.095 (E-Verify) and Florida Statute 287.135 (scrutinized companies certifications) is mandatory. Non-negotiable contract terms include indemnification, insurance coverage, governing law and venue provisions, and limitations on liability waivers.

The contractor must furnish a public construction bond equal to the full contract value, executed by a Florida-authorized surety, remaining in effect for at least one year beyond final completion. The cost proposal must include all labor, materials, tools, equipment, documentation, and replacement parts. The City reserves the right to award on a lump-sum basis to a single vendor. Questions are due October 27, 2026. Subcontractor participation by small, veteran, minority, and women business enterprises is voluntary with no minimum participation requirement, though the City encourages engagement with these business categories. Up to 80% of contract work may be subcontracted. A Subcontractor Summary Worksheet is mandatory with all bids.