Site work for a playground / park / athletic field in Fort Myers, Florida. Completed plans call for site work for a playground / park / athletic field.

**As of September 17, 2024 this project has not yet been awarded. A timeline for award has not yet been established. RFP D/B - Parks & Rec Pavilion Replacements Question Deadline: Friday, August 2, 2024 before 4:00 pm. The city of Fort Myers is seeking qualified firms to provide the design and construction of pavilion at four (4) different sites: Dunbar Park - 3101 Indian Street Jefferson Park - 1611 Jefferson Avenue Dupree/Aztec Park - 2488 Jaylen Watkins Street Freemont Park - 1000 Freemont Street. Background The City of Fort Myers (the "City"), established in 1886, is located on the southern west coast of Florida. It is the cultural and trade center for Lee County and the surrounding area. The City was built on the site of Fort Harvie and was named for Colonel Abraham Charles Myers, then Chief Quartermaster of Florida. The City has approximately 1,000 employees serving a population of approximately 96,755 full time permanent residents with a population growth of 12% between 2020 and 2022. According to the Lee County Visitor & Convention Bureau, nearly 4.5 million people visit Fort Myers each year and spend over $4 billion dollars while in the area. Fort Myers has experienced unprecedented growth in its tax base, as the past (3), year over year percentage increases, were double digit. The City added a total of $5.0 billion to its tax base over the past five years, or 75.6%. The City is situated between Tampa and Miami along scenic U.S. Highway 41, also known as Tamiami Trail. Recent accolades for the City of Fort Myers include top ranking for best places to live, to retire, and to start a new business, safest cities in America, #4 college town in Florida, and most recently the 3rd fastest growing place by U.S News and World Report. The City of Fort Myers is committed to providing exceptional municipal services to residents, businesses and visitors in a fiscally responsible manner while preserving the City's rich history, diverse culture, and charming lifestyle. SCOPE OF WORK 2.1. Mandatory Minimum Qualifications A. The Respondent(s) shall hold a current license from the State of Florida as required for each discipline. B. Respondent(s) shall have been in business under the current company/firm name for a minimum of three (3) consecutive years (verified through Sunbiz.org). C. Respondent shall have no record of judgments, bankruptcies, pending lawsuits against the City or criminal activities involving moral turpitude and not have any conflicts of interest that have not been waived by the City Council. D. Neither Respondent nor any principal, officer, or stockholder shall be in arrears or in default of any debt or contract involving the City, (as a party to a contract, or otherwise); nor have failed to perform faithfully on any previous contract with the City. E. To demonstrate qualifications to perform the Work, each Bidder must be prepared to submit within five (5) days of Owners request written evidence, such as financial data, previous experience, present commitments and other such data as may be called for below (or in the Supplementary Instructions) Bid Result Freemont Park , Jefferson Park , Dunbar Park , Dupree Park Miniopolis LLC $ 228,500