Resurfacing Pickleball Courts at Kelly Recreation Complex

The City of Lakeland Public Works Facilities Maintenance Division is soliciting proposals under RFP 2026-RFP-101 for the resurfacing of eight existing pickleball courts at the Kelly Recreation Complex located at 404 Imperial Boulevard, Lakeland, Florida. The scope of work encompasses surface preparation, crack repairs, the application of resurfacing coats, and line striping. All work must be performed using pre-approved products from Plexipave by California Products Corporation and RiteWay Crack Repair, and vendors must provide certification for the application of these specific product lines. The project is expected to begin on October 5, 2026, with the selected contractor providing a detailed schedule including the total calendar days required for completion. Proposals are due by September 21, 2026, via the OpenGov e-Procurement Portal. Evaluation is based on four equally weighted criteria: business history and certifications, relevant experience with similar projects in operational facilities over the last three years, the competitiveness and transparency of the fee proposal, and the realism of the proposed schedule. Required submission documents include a fee proposal sheet, a proposed schedule, a signed W-9, and a certificate of insurance. Awarded contractors must comply with strict insurance requirements, including an AM Best rating of at least A, and must execute several legal agreements, including an indemnification agreement and a human trafficking affidavit. Additionally, vendors must certify they are drug-free and not subject to suspension or debarment via the System for Award Management.