Resurfacing Pickleball Courts at Kelly Recreation Complex

The City of Lakeland Public Works Facilities Maintenance Division is requesting proposals to resurface eight pickleball courts at Kelly Recreation Complex, 404 Imperial Boulevard, Lakeland, Florida, with sealed proposals due September 21, 2026, at 2:00 p.m. via OpenGov e-Procurement Portal. A mandatory pre-proposal meeting is scheduled for September 10, 2026, at 9:00 a.m. at the site. A local-vendor preference is available for businesses operating within Lakeland Electric's service territory for at least twelve consecutive months prior to the proposal submission deadline.

The scope includes surface preparation, crack repairs, resurfacing, and line striping across all eight courts. Respondents must be certified on application of California Products and RiteWay Crack Repairs Products and must demonstrate completion of at least three relevant projects within the past three years of similar size and scope. Minimum requirements include a valid Florida business license, proof of insurability with minimum coverage limits of $1,000,000 for commercial general liability and business automobile liability, and a preliminary schedule indicating the number of calendar days required for project completion.

The preliminary project start date is October 5, 2026. The contract remains in effect throughout the duration of the project as specified in the final agreement. Pricing is submitted as a lump sum via a detailed Fee Proposal Sheet; contract value is not specified in available materials.

Proposals are evaluated on a 100-point scale with four equally weighted criteria: History, License and Certifications (25 points); Relevant Experience (25 points); Fee Proposal (25 points); and Proposed Schedule (25 points). Written questions are due September 14, 2026, at 5:00 p.m. Contract award is anticipated within ninety days after the RFP opening. The City reserves the right to reject any or all proposals and award to one or more vendors.