Request for Proposal for Concessions Building Renovation at Peterson Park

The City of Lakeland Public Works – Facilities Maintenance Division is seeking proposals from qualified and experienced State Certified Licensed General Contractors (CGC) or Building Contractors (CBC) registered in Florida to undertake the Concessions Building Renovation Project at Peterson Park. This solicitation, identified as 2026-RFP-029, was posted on March 31, 2026, with a response deadline of April 30, 2026. The selected contractor will be responsible for performing all work detailed in the accompanying project specifications and construction documents. The project location is in Lakeland, Florida, and prospective contractors can contact Facilities Project Supervisor Fiorella Hall or Senior Buyer Tara Walls for inquiries. Submission details and additional procurement information are accessible through the City's procurement portal. The contractual obligations include comprehensive indemnification agreements wherein the contractor will defend and hold harmless the City and its representatives from liabilities related to the contractor’s actions during the project. These agreements mandate compliance with Florida statutes, waiver of subrogation rights by insurance carriers, and release of liability upon final payment completion. Contractors must also comply with ethical labor standards, as evidenced by the required Human Trafficking Affidavit affirming no involvement in coercive labor practices. Additionally, thorough safety and compliance screening is enforced, including contractor safety evaluations and annual audits focusing on safety programs, worker training, and experience modification rates, supporting adherence to the City's Process Safety Management standards. Together, these requirements ensure that the project is executed responsibly, ethically, and in full alignment with local regulations and City expectations.