Repairing and raising of Maximo boat dock

The City of St. Petersburg is seeking quotes from qualified vendors through a Request for Quote (RFQ) procurement for the repair and raising of the Maximo Boat Dock located at 4801 37th Street South, St. Petersburg, Florida. The procurement involves a comprehensive scope of work including wreck and removal of the existing dock structure and pilings; installation of new treated timber pilings with a minimum 8-inch tip (2.5 CCA treated); construction of a 27'-6" dock with specified walkways; and provision of pressure-treated pine framing, marine-grade decking, piling wraps, piling caps, and fenders secured with stainless steel fasteners. Key deliverables include a site inspection with a written report identifying proposed construction changes, all required City and County permits, and a public construction bond equal to the full contract amount prior to work commencement. The RFQ was released on March 19, 2026, with a deadline for vendor questions on March 25, 2026, and a response deadline of March 30, 2026 at 3:00 p.m., with all submissions required electronically through the OpenGov Procurement portal. Required qualifications include a minimum of five years of experience in dock repair services, licensed marine contractor status, valid competency license in a regulated trade for work in Pinellas County, and the ability to obtain minimum insurance requirements of $1,000,000 in commercial general liability per occurrence and $2,000,000 aggregate. The cost proposal must provide unit costs and total costs for three line items: inspection and report, removal of current dock, and installation of new dock. Upon substantial completion, contractors must achieve final completion within the timeframe designated in the Notice to Proceed and address all punch list items within thirty days, with a one-year warranty period covering all materials and labor.

While no mandatory small business enterprise (SBE) set-asides are imposed, the City encourages proactive engagement with small business enterprises, women business enterprises, veteran-owned businesses, and minority business enterprises through a voluntary Subcontractor Utilization Plan submission, with no minimum participation thresholds required for award consideration. The maximum allowable subcontracting percentage is 80 percent of the total contract value, with subcontractors limited to first or second tier only and subject to strict restrictions on changes after contract award without documented justification. If the contract value equals or exceeds $50,000, the contractor must comply with the City's Small Business Enterprise program requirements by designating a specified percentage of work to certified SBE entities or demonstrating good faith efforts to do so. All contractors must be registered with the Florida Division of Corporations and provide certificates of insurance within ten days of award determination; the City retains the right to terminate the agreement for convenience with thirty days' written notice or immediately for defaults related to safety, indemnification, or insurance. A sample quote from Speeler Companies, dated December 9, 2025, indicates a base contract price of $31,800.00 for dock reconstruction with an optional WearDeck composite decking upgrade for an additional $5,664.00, though the City reserves the right to accept and award on a split-order, lump-sum, or individual item basis. Contract terms are non-negotiable regarding indemnification, insurance coverage, governing law and venue in Pinellas County or the Middle District of Florida, dispute resolution processes, liability waivers, attorney's fees provisions, and liability caps.