Joker Marchant Stadium Wall Padding Replacement

The City of Lakeland is seeking proposals from qualified contractors to replace all wall padding at Joker Marchant Stadium, specifically targeting the outfield, infield, and dugout areas of the baseball field. The scope requires complete removal and disposal of existing pads while retaining existing Z-Clip fasteners on the walls. The replacement padding must include 3-inch foam over 3/4-inch plywood, fully wrapped in spruce green vinyl with a 4-inch yellow vinyl line on all outfield pads. Outfield pads are to be installed at eight feet tall up to the warning track level, while infield pads must be raised to close gaps at the wall bottoms and meet Major League Baseball standards. Installation also involves washer plate mounting on chain link fences. A mandatory site visit is required for bidders to obtain precise measurements to ensure accurate pricing. The worksite is Joker Marchant Stadium located in Lakeland, Florida, and proposals are due electronically by December 23, 2025. The solicitation emphasizes contractor responsibility for all labor, materials, equipment, and safety compliance. Contractors must submit a written safety program post-award and provide valid insurance certificates including at least $1 million general liability coverage naming the City as additional insured. Indemnification agreements require contractors to defend and hold harmless the City of Lakeland against claims stemming from negligence or misconduct related to contract performance. Compliance with Florida statutes, particularly regarding indemnification, human trafficking prohibitions, and public entity crime certifications, is mandatory. Evaluation criteria weigh price and schedule equally at 50% each, with award selection based on a best-value tradeoff considering qualifications and past performance alongside cost. The solicitation requires strict adherence to OSHA and ANSI safety standards for PPE and safety equipment. Submissions must include the indemnification agreement and human trafficking affidavit, and no ex parte communications with evaluators are allowed. The contract type is inferred to be firm-fixed-price, though not explicitly stated, and the contract term may extend up to five years. No pricing data is provided in the solicitation; final contract values will result from the competitive proposal process.