Riser Rings

The City of St. Petersburg, located in Pinellas County, Florida, is seeking quotes for a procurement of 100 three-inch riser rings with specific technical specifications. The riser rings must measure 23.25" interior diameter and 37.25" exterior diameter, and include mandatory rebar reinforcement with integrated lifting handles. Vendors must have been in the business of providing riser rings for a minimum of three years and demonstrate the ability to meet stringent insurance requirements, including $1,000,000 in commercial general liability insurance and $1,000,000 in commercial automobile liability insurance. The solicitation was released on May 13, 2025, with a deadline for questions on May 19, 2025, and a final response deadline of May 22, 2025, at 3:00 pm. Vendors are required to submit responses electronically through the city's online procurement portal, with a required delivery timeline of two weeks after receiving the purchase order to the specified address at 1650 3rd Ave N, St. Petersburg, FL 33713. The city will award the contract to the lowest responsible and responsive vendor, reserving the right to reject any or all proposals.

While no specific set-aside designations or restrictions for disadvantaged enterprises were explicitly outlined in the procurement documents, the city has established comprehensive vendor qualifications and insurance requirements. The technical specifications document provides detailed drawings and specifications for the manhole riser rings, indicating potential integration with existing municipal infrastructure. No incumbent vendors were mentioned in the available documentation. The procurement appears to be a straightforward purchase of infrastructure components, with vendors expected to provide a cost proposal covering the riser rings and delivery. While a specific budget range was not disclosed, vendors will be required to provide pricing for the 100 riser rings and associated delivery costs. The city's quote addendum emphasizes compliance with federal, state, and local laws, and includes provisions for contract termination with 30 days' notice, highlighting the comprehensive legal framework governing this procurement opportunity.