Project Information

Bid Title

Downtown Enhanced Services Zone (DESZ)

Issuing Agency

City of St. Petersburg

Location

Florida

Published Date

Jan 25, 2026

Closing Date

Mar 26, 2026

Government Level

State & Local

Status

Closed

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Project Description

Project ID:

Title: Downtown Enhanced Services Zone (DESZ)

Addenda: 0

Release Date: 1/23/2026

Due Date: 3/26/2026

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Downtown Enhanced Services Zone (DESZ)

Request For Proposal

Stormwater, Pavement & Traffic Ops

91039 , 96213

Project ID: RFP- 26 - 102

Release Date: Friday, January 23, 2026

· Due Date: Thursday, March 26, 2026 3:00pm

Posted Friday, January 23, 2026 1:42pm

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Posted At:Fri, Jan 23, 2026 1:42 PM
Sealed Bid Process:Yes (Bids Sealed / Pricing Sealed)
Private Bid:No

Overview

Summary

The City of St. Petersburg requests Proposals from interested and qualified Proposers to provide a variety of on-site ambassador services in the Downtown Enhanced Services Zone (DESZ). The DESZ will encompass approximately 226 acres, as illustrated on the attached boundary map. Once established, the DESZ will supplement existing City services with an emphasis on cleanliness, hospitality and beautification, ensuring downtown remains welcoming and vibrant.

Background

The City of St. Petersburg is working with community and business stakeholders to establish a Downtown Enhanced Services Zone (DESZ) that will deliver enhanced services above and beyond standard municipal operations. The future DESZ will focus on creating a cleaner, and more inviting, downtown environment, while coordinating closely with City departments and local organizations.

Core guiding principles include:

1. Delivering visible improvements in cleanliness, maintenance
2. Practicing compassionate engagement with unhoused individuals
3. Promoting collaboration among City departments, downtown businesses and civic partners
4. Supporting tourism, retail vitality and community pride

The proposed district boundary includes the Downtown Core, Central Avenue Corridor and Waterfront Arts District, extending from Dr. MLK Jr. St. to The Pier, and from 5th Avenue North to 6th Avenue South. Within this area, approximately 226 acres and 203 blocks will be served by the vendor.

Timeline

Solicitation Published:

January 23, 2026

Pre-Proposal Meeting (Non-Mandatory):

February 18, 2026, 11:00am

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Deadline for Questions:

March 10, 2026, 12:00pm

Deadline for Question Response:

March 17, 2026, 3:00pm

Deadline for Submittals:

March 26, 2026, 3:00pm

Evaluation/Shortlisting (Non-Mandatory):

April 8, 2026, 2:00pm

Municipal Services Center
One 4th St N,
9th Floor, Conference Room 800
St. Petersburg, FL 33701

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