Opportunity
City of Tampa Demandstar #RFQ-26-C-00002-0-2025/AH
Design-Build Services for Ballast Point Public Pier Replacement in Tampa, FL
Posted
September 26, 2025
Respond By
October 30, 2025
Identifier
RFQ-26-C-00002-0-2025/AH
NAICS
237990, 541330, 541310
This opportunity seeks qualified design-build teams for the replacement of the Ballast Point Public Pier in Tampa, FL, destroyed by Hurricane Helene. - Government Buyer: - City of Tampa Parks and Recreation Department - Scope of Work: - Comprehensive design-build services for a new public pier - Includes final design evaluation, permitting, project management, engineering, geotechnical investigations, site planning, cost estimating, advertising, subcontract administration, and all construction work - OEMs and Vendors: - No specific Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEMs) are named; open to qualified design-build teams - Notable Requirements: - Demonstrated experience with Gulf Coast modeling and nature-based solutions (NBS) - Integration of NBS with public spaces and community engagement - Regulatory permitting experience for NBS - Past performance with the City of Tampa - Utilization of Small Local Business Enterprises (SLBE) - Submission Requirements: - Letter of interest, statement of qualifications, and supplemental materials - Evaluation based on detailed RFQ criteria
Description
The City of Tampa Parks and Recreation Department is seeking design-build services for the replacement of the Ballast Point Public Pier, which was destroyed by Hurricane Helene in October 2024. The project includes final design evaluation, permitting, project management, engineering and geotechnical investigations, site planning, cost estimating, and all work necessary for a complete project. Interested firms must submit qualifications electronically by October 30, 2025, including a letter of interest, statement of qualifications, and supplemental materials. Evaluation criteria focus on experience with Gulf Coast modeling, nature-based solutions, community engagement, regulatory permitting, past performance, and small local business utilization.