Continuing Construction Services – Water Resources Repair and Rehabilitation

The City of St. Petersburg, Florida ("City") is soliciting Statements of Qualifications from qualified Contractors interested in providing continuing services for projects located throughout the City as described below.

The City intends to select one or more firms for each Work Category. Firms of all sizes, with varying capabilities and technical expertise, are encouraged to submit Qualifications for any Work Categories in which they are qualified.

The City of St. Petersburg is accepting statement of qualifications for Continuing Construction Services – Water Resources Utility Maintenance. The City will award to multiple vendors.

The Contractor shall complete Work as defined by providing all labor, materials, supervision, tools, equipment, and vehicles necessary for the Project, and other associated/related work as directed by the Engineer. Work may occur within public rights-of-way and/or at City facilities.

Contractor shall be responsible for obtaining all necessary permits, licenses, and other authorizations required to complete the Work. Work will conform with applicable City, State, and Federal standards.

• Work Category A: SAN Annual Pipe Repair and Replacement. This Work Category is for maintenance repair and replacement of the City's domestic wastewater collection system and includes gravity sewer pipelines, force mains, valves, and cleanouts.
• Work Category B: SAN Annual CIPP Lining and Manhole Rehabilitation. This Work Category is for Cured-In-Place Pipe (CIPP) lining and manhole rehabilitation for maintenance of sanitary sewer mains and laterals. Firms qualified in manhole rehabilitation only will also be considered under this Category.
• Work Category C: Lift Station Rehabilitation. This Work Category is for rehabilitation of the City's lift stations and includes equipment replacement, mechanical and electrical upgrades, and structural repairs.
• Work Category D: Potable and Reclaimed Water Main Repair and Replacement. This Work Category includes replacement or extension of the City's potable and reclaimed water pipeline systems.
• Work Category E: Unscheduled Repairs. This Work Category includes all Work Categories A through D as described above when the work is performed under unscheduled emergency circumstances. Work performed under this category shall be compensated on a time and materials (T&M) basis for the purpose of providing emergency services.

**Submission method:** Submittals must be uploaded utilizing the OpenGov Procurement website (https://procurement.opengov.com/portal/stpete). Submittals sent via email or delivered in-person will not be considered. All questions must be submitted in OpenGov within the Question and Answer section.

Upload all responses as one PDF labeled "Statement of Qualifications Requirements". The Proposal shall be limited to **10 pages per Work Category**.

The contract will be awarded to the most qualified Vendor, per the evaluation criteria listed in the solicitation.

The initial term of Agreement will be for three years with one two-year renewal period by mutual agreement of the parties.

Prior to the City issuing a Field Order for any Work, Contractor shall obtain a Public Construction Bond in accordance with the applicable requirements set forth in the Contract Documents in at least the amount of Work that will be issued to the Contractor.

Insurance requirements are set forth in *Exhibit B - General Conditions* and shall be determined for each Project.