Dock Piling Government Bids & RFPs

The work must be completed within 6 months or 180 calendar days from start of the project. The work will be completed and ready for final inspection within 6 months or 180 calendar days from start of the project.

Partial payments are made monthly with 5% retained until final completion. there shall be retained five percent 5 on the amount of each estimate until final completion and acceptance of all work covered by the contract.

The contractor must remedy defects appearing within 18 months from final acceptance. the contractor shall remedy any defects in the work and pay for any damage to other work resulting therefrom that shall appear within a period of eighteen 18 months from the date of final acceptance of the work.

Bidders must provide at least three professional references for similar services in the past five years. provide at least three 3 or more professional, business references with which you have contracted to provide similar services in the past five 5 years.

Liquidated damages of $500 per day for delay. the contractor shall pay to the city fixed, agreed, and liquidated damages in the amount of either fivehundreddollars 500 per day for each calendar day of delay until the work is satisfactorily completed.

A mandatory prebid meeting will be held onsite. a mandatory prebid meeting will be held on **** at 10: 00 am est onsite at 700 passagrille way, st. pete beach, fl ****.

Questions must be submitted in writing by 10/28/2026 at 10:00 AM EST. all questions pertaining to the terms and conditions or scope of work of this request for bid rfb must be sent in writing email is acceptable to the city procurement manager and shall be received no later than 10: 00 est on ****.

Failure to submit all requested documents may deem the bid ineligible. failure to submit all documents requested at the time of bid may deem the contractors bid ineligible for award.

Bids must be received by 2:00 p. m. local time on October 29, 2026. Late bids will be neither considered nor returned. bids must be received by 2: 00 p. m. local time on october 29, 2026

Payment is made via purchase orders or Knox County credit card (Visa). Minimum 30 days required to process invoices. Milestone payment schedule: 25% upon contract execution, 25% upon delivery, 25% upon written acceptance of installation, 25% upon final inspection. a minimum of thirty 30 days is required to process invoices for payment

Minimum warranty requirements: 15-year conditional warranty on aluminum and aluminum welds, 2-year on floating docks and rafts, 5-year on aluminum decking, 1-year on all other products. 15year conditional warranty on aluminum and aluminum welds

Award will be based on best value, evaluated using cost (80 points) and timeline for completion (20 points). cost 80 points timeline for completion 20 points

All contractors must be properly licensed by the state of Tennessee. Copies of licenses must be submitted with the bid. all contractors must be properly licensed by the state of tennessee

Liquidated damages of $1,000 per calendar day will be assessed for failure to maintain reasonable conformance to the project schedule. the county will assess a penalty of 1, 000 per calendar day as liquidated damages

There will be a non-mandatory site visit on October 14, 2026, at 10:00 a. m. local time at Concord Park, **** South Northshore Drive, Knoxville, TN 37922. there will be a nonmandatory site visit on october 14, 2026

Questions or protests regarding specifications must be received by October 15, 2026 @4:30 p. m. local time. any such protest or question regarding the specifications or bid procedures must be received in the procurement division by october 15, 2026 @4: 30 p. m. local time

Failure to complete the bid envelope cover sheet, submit required copies, licenses, or comply with declarative statements may result in bid rejection. failure to comply with any such condition will result in their bid being non responsive and disqualified

Bids must be received by 2:00 p. m. local time on October 29, 2026. Late bids will be neither considered nor returned. bids must be received by 2: 00 p. m. local time on october 29, 2026

Milestone payments: 25% upon contract execution, 25% upon delivery of equipment, 25% upon written acceptance of installation, 25% upon final inspection and acceptance. payment 1: 25 of total cost upon contract execution

Minimum warranties: 15-year conditional on aluminum and welds, 2-year on floating docks, 5-year on aluminum decking, 1-year on other products. 15year conditional warranty on aluminum and aluminum welds

Best value based on cost (80 points) and timeline for completion (20 points). cost 80 points timeline for completion 20 points

Contractors must be properly licensed by the state of Tennessee and all other authorities having jurisdiction. all contractors must be properly licensed by the state of tennessee

Liquidated damages of $1,000 per calendar day for delays extending project schedule beyond 10 calendar days. county will assess a penalty of 1, 000 per calendar day as liquidated damages

Non-mandatory site visit on October 14, 2026 at 10:00 a. m. at Concord Park, **** South Northshore Drive, Knoxville TN 37922. there will be a nonmandatory site visit on october 14, 2026

Protests or questions regarding specifications must be received by October 15, 2026 @4:30 p. m. local time. any such protest or question regarding the specifications or bid procedures must be received in the procurement division by october 15, 2026

Failure to complete bid envelope cover sheet, lack of contractor license number on envelope, or unauthorized contact with county representatives may cause disqualification. failure to properly 5 and completely fill out the bid envelope cover will cause your bid to be rejected