Deuces Rising Townhomes Buyer Inspections

The City of St. Petersburg, through its Housing & Community Development agency, is soliciting qualified vendors to perform comprehensive buyer inspections for 24 townhome units located at the 200 block of Fairfield Avenue South in St. Petersburg, Florida. The project, identified by solicitation number Quote-26-263, requires the vendor to conduct detailed physical inspections of each unit, evaluating building structure, workmanship, finishes, and construction quality, while also testing all installed appliances, plumbing, and electrical fixtures for proper functionality. Deliverables include individual PDF inspection reports written in clear, non-technical language for homebuyers, categorized by severity (major, moderate, minor/cosmetic), complete with photographic documentation, and a consolidated Excel tracking spreadsheet for all 24 units that lists deficiencies, responsible parties, and correction status. Vendor submissions must include inspector credentials, proof of insurance, relevant experience in new construction residential inspections, and a sample inspection report. Proposals must be submitted electronically via the OpenGov Procurement website by the deadline of May 28, 2026, and vendors must be registered in the system; submissions sent via email or delivered in person will be rejected. The contract will be awarded to the most qualified vendor based on pass/fail gates including proof of a valid Florida competency license in a regulated trade and corporate registration with the Florida Division of Corporations, with no weighted scoring criteria provided. The contract mandates strict compliance with Florida statutes, including Chapter 75-489 for licensing, Chapter 607.1501 for corporate registration, and Chapter 119 for public records. All work must adhere to applicable building standards and ASTM testing methods. The vendor must maintain commercial general liability coverage of $1 million per occurrence and $2 million aggregate, commercial auto liability of $1 million combined single limit, workers’ compensation as required by Florida law, and professional liability insurance of $1 million per occurrence, with all policies naming the City as an additional insured and issued by Florida-licensed insurers rated at least A- by AM Best. Insurance changes or cancellations require 30 days’ prior notice. Payment terms require monthly invoicing with detailed descriptions of work performed, and the City will pay within 20 business days of receipt, subject to retainage, with final payment made after punch list completion minus 150% of the estimated correction cost. The agreement is governed by Florida law with venue in Pinellas County, and termination provisions allow the City to