Supply & Delivery of Double-Sifted Clean Soil

The City of St. Petersburg, through its Parks and Recreation Department and the TASCO program, is soliciting bids for the supply and delivery of approximately 400 cubic yards of double-sifted, clean soil to support its annual Mud Wars event scheduled for July 8–9, 2026. This soil is essential for creating a safe, debris-free mud play area that promotes youth engagement, teamwork, and community involvement in a controlled environment. The contract requires the successful completion of delivery and setup by July 6, 2026, to allow for city inspections and safety walkthroughs. The solicitation, identified by Quote-26-238, is open for responses until June 11, 2026, and emphasizes timely, high-quality performance conforming to provided specifications. The contract imposes several operational and compliance requirements, including the utilization of City-certified Small Business Enterprises (SBEs), submission of performance and payment bonds with an AM Best rating of A- or higher, and maintenance of specified insurance coverages. The contractor is responsible for securing all necessary permits at no additional cost to the City. Inspection and acceptance protocols require that all delivered soil and related work meet contract documents' quality standards, including compliance with applicable safety and construction laws, with retesting and correction at the contractor's expense if deficiencies arise. Although specific pricing data and FAR clauses are not incorporated, the contract provisions include standard municipal clauses such as liquidated damages, governing law, termination rights, warranty (minimum one year), indemnification, and execution requirements. Administrative procedures call for monthly invoicing with detailed documentation and communication through the City’s Procurement and Supply Management Department, with key contacts identified for procurement and supervisory oversight. The contract’s evaluation process encourages voluntary subcontractor participation from diverse socioeconomic groups but does not specify scoring weights or an official basis of award, suggesting a likely lowest-price technically acceptable approach. Overall, the agreement is structured to ensure the safe, timely, and reliable provision of clean soil critical to the success of the City’s youth-oriented community event.