Playgrounds, Fitness Equipment, Water Play Equipment, and Shade Structures

The City of St. Petersburg is seeking Statements of Qualifications (SOQs) from vendors to provide, deliver, install, service, and maintain outdoor playgrounds, fitness equipment, water play equipment, and shade structures on an as-needed basis. The procurement will qualify up to five responsible and responsive vendors who will be contacted for project quotes, with awards going to the lowest available qualified vendor. Key deliverables include comprehensive playground systems, shade structures, water play equipment, and outdoor fitness equipment, with vendors required to demonstrate at least three years of relevant experience and the ability to obtain necessary insurance coverage. Evaluation criteria will assess Experience and Reference Projects (35 points), Firm Specific Qualifications (50 points), and additional points for Small Business Enterprise, Minority Business Enterprise, and Women Business Enterprise certifications. Critical procurement dates include a question submission deadline of January 6, 2026, at 12:00 a.m., with city responses due by January 8, 2026, at 3:00 p.m. The SOQ submission deadline is January 15, 2026, at 3:00 p.m., with an evaluation meeting scheduled for January 22, 2026, at 1:00 p.m. in Conference Room 600 at One 4th Street North, St. Petersburg, Florida.

The procurement includes provisions for small, minority, and women-owned businesses, offering additional certification points in the evaluation process. Vendors must pass Level 2 background checks when working on Parks and Recreation grounds during business hours and comply with Florida Statute 448.095 regarding E-Verify system usage. Insurance requirements are comprehensive, including Commercial General Liability of $1,000,000 per occurrence and $2,000,000 aggregate, Commercial Automobile Liability of $1,000,000 combined single limit, and Workers' Compensation as required by Florida law. The initial contract term is three years with a potential two-year renewal option by mutual agreement. The estimated annual expenditure is approximately $1,000,000, though this figure may vary depending on specific project needs. Vendors are not required to provide all listed items or services and may submit responses for only those they can successfully deliver. The city is tax-exempt and seeks vendors capable of providing comprehensive service offerings, including installation methodologies, warranty coverage, maintenance guidelines, and emergency support capabilities.