Temporary Ferry Dock Installation – North Yacht Basin

The City of St. Petersburg, Florida, issued Invitation for Bid (IFB-25-309) to procure and install a temporary floating dock structure at the North Yacht Basin to support Cross Bay Ferry operations. The primary deliverable consists of one temporary floating dock comprising four 10-foot by 20-foot barges secured together with a 4-foot by 50-foot gangway with handrail, anchored via five 18-inch diameter spuds to the substrate and secured to the existing seawall, consistent with the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers approved permit SAJ-2016-01663-SP-BMC. The procurement includes delivery, installation, and one-year manufacturer's and contractor's warranty, with installation required by May 15, 2026, to support the anticipated spring 2026 resumption of ferry operations under the Pinellas Suncoast Transit Authority. Qualified contractors must demonstrate a minimum of three years of experience in dock infrastructure and construction services, successful installation of at least five temporary floating docks of similar size and scope, and possession of either a Florida State-Certified Marine Specialty Contractor License or Pinellas County Marine Specialty Contractor (C-35) License. Required insurance coverage includes Commercial General Liability ($1,000,000 per occurrence/$2,000,000 aggregate), Commercial Automobile Liability ($1,000,000 combined single limit), Workers' Compensation in compliance with Florida law, Pollution Liability ($1,000,000 per occurrence), Builder's Risk covering full replacement value, and Protection & Indemnity Insurance including Marine Liability ($1,000,000 per occurrence). A mandatory pre-bid meeting and site visit is scheduled for January 28, 2026, at 8:30 a.m. at North Yacht Basin, 375 Bayshore Drive NE, St. Petersburg, Florida; the deadline for written questions is February 10, 2026, with responses provided by February 17, 2026; and electronic bid submissions are due February 26, 2026, at 3:00 p.m. through the City's online bidding system. Award will be granted to the lowest responsible and responsive vendor based on evaluation of the bid against specified requirements and scope criteria.

No set-asides or restrictions on organization type are identified in the procurement documents, and no incumbent vendors or current contractors are noted. Bidders must provide a 5% bid bond and a public construction bond upon award notification in accordance with Florida Statutes Section 255.05, which incorporates performance and payment guarantees. The procurement does not identify a specific budget or award value range; however, the cost will reflect the provision, delivery, installation, and one-year warranty of the temporary floating dock structure meeting USACOE permit specifications. Optional services for annual maintenance and service of the dock structure may be provided following the initial installation phase. The City of St. Petersburg is exempt from state and federal taxes and will provide exemption certificates upon request to awarded contractors.