Beachfront Development at Russell-Fields Pier

As of January 11, 2021, a developer has been selected for the project. A firm timeline for construction has not been disclosed. *The closed solicitation has been included below for reference: Florida Statutes, that the City of Panama City Beach invites qualified firms or individuals to submit qualifications and proposals concerning the retail development of a portion of the City's beachfront at the Russell-Fields Pier across Front Beach Road from Pier Park and identified by Bay County Parcel ID No. 33753-000-000 (the "Gross Center Parcel" or "Property"). The Property is located in the Pier Park Community Redevelopment Area and is currently zoned CH (Commercial-High Intensity) and lies within the FBO-1 Overlay District and may be developed and used for commercial purposes consistent with the Pier Park Community Redevelopment Plan. The City Council of the City of Panama City Beach serves, ex-officio, as the governing body of the City of Panama City Beach Community Redevelopment Agency. The City is interested in offering a long-term ground lease to an experienced restaurateur to develop one or more premier food and beverage establishments on the Property. It is the intent of the Council and Agency to grant the selected developer exclusive development rights for a terminable period of up to one year, subject to the terms of a developer's agreement which will document the developer's concept, timeframe and assurances that the developer's plan will be completed. A map of the Property, the Pier Park Community Redevelopment Plan ("CRA Plan"), and any additional information is available for your review at Office of the City Manager, at 17007 Panama City Beach Parkway, Panama City Beach, Florida 32413, and may be provided electronically upon request to Purchasing@pcbfl.gov. Respondents may only rely upon the city's written addendum, if any, and not upon any statement made during the conference by anyone associated with the city. Electronic Bids will only be accepted when submitted through the DemandStar's bid portal. Emailed submissions will not be accepted. One (1) original and ten (10) copies along with a CD or flash drive are to be delivered to the City Hall Office at the address below. Any sealed bid submitted on paper must identify and clearly mark the bid # PCB22-01 SOQ and RFP to Develop Beachfront Restaurant(s) at the Russell-Fields Pier Center Parcel on the package. Receipt of a bid by any Panama City Beach Office, Receptionist, or personnel other than the City Hall's front desk does not constitute "receipt" as required by this solicitation. The City Hall's time stamp shall be conclusive as to the timeliness of receipt. All qualified individuals or firms are invited to submit qualifications and proposals for the development of the Property. The City will consider all qualifications and proposals timely received and select a firm or individual based on their qualifications, development concept proposal, financial strength, operational experience, offer, and presentation to the City. The City Council of the City of Panama City Beach, Florida, will consider the proposed development of the Property at a regularly scheduled meeting to be held at 9:00 AM on Thursday, October 28, 2021, in Council Chambers, at City Hall, 17007 Panama City Beach Parkway, Panama City Beach, Florida 32413, and as often thereafter as may be required to negotiate the development agreement contemplated by this invitation. The City has the right to accept or reject all qualifications and proposals or parts of qualifications and proposals and to waive any irregularity, omission or error. The City specifically reserves the right to negotiate modifications, corrections, revisions or alternations to any and all qualifications and proposals or to reject all qualifications proposals in the City's sole and absolute discretion. Any appeal of the City Council's decision may be made to the Clerk of the Circuit Court in Bay County, Florida. If a person decides to appeal any decision made by the City Council with respect to any matter considered, such person will need a record of the proceedings and may need to ensure that a verbatim record is made, including the testimony and evidence upon which the appeal is to be made. Any person requiring a special accommodation to participate in this proceeding because of a disability or physical impairment should contact the City Clerk, at City Hall, 17007 Panama City Beach Parkway, Panama City Beach, Florida, 32413 or by phone at (850) 233-5100 at least five (5) calendar days prior to the meeting. If you are hearing or speech impaired, and you possess TDD equipment, you may contact the City Clerk using the Florida Dual Party Relay system which can be reached at (800) 955-8770 (Voice) or (800) 955-8771 (TDD). The method of contractor selection has not been determined at this time.

Division 03 -	Concrete, Concrete Forming, Cast-in-Place Concrete.
Division 04 -	Masonry, Unit Masonry.
Division 05 -	Metals, Structural Metal Framing.
Division 06 -	Wood, Plastics, and Composites, Rough Carpentry, Finish Carpentry.
Division 07 -	Thermal and Moisture Protection, Dampproofing and Waterproofing, Thermal Protection, Weather Barriers.
Division 08 -	Openings, Doors and Frames, Entrances and Storefronts, Windows.
Division 09 -	Finishes, Plaster and Gypsum Board, Acoustical Ceilings, Resilient Flooring, Painting, Exterior Painting, Interior Painting.
Division 10 -	Specialties, Signage, Compartments and Cubicles, Toilet Compartments, Fire Protection Specialties, Fire Protection Cabinets, Fire Extinguishers.
Division 11 -	Equipment, Refrigerated Display Equipment, Foodservice Equipment, Foodservice Storage Equipment, Refrigerated Food Storage Cases, Walk-In Coolers, Foodservice Shelving, Food Cooking Equipment, Food Dispensing Equipment, Soda Fountain Equipment, Ice Machines, Cleaning and Disposal Equipment.
Division 12 -	Furnishings, Countertops, Furnishing Accessories, Waste Receptacles, Rugs and Mats, Entrance Floor Mats and Frames, Site Furnishings, Trash and Litter Receptacles.
Division 21 -	Fire Suppression, Instrumentation and Control for Fire-Suppression Systems.
Division 22 -	Plumbing, Instrumentation and Control for Plumbing, Plumbing Piping, Plumbing Equipment, Plumbing Fixtures, Drinking Fountains and Water Coolers, Drinking Fountains.
Division 23 -	Heating, Ventilating, and Air Conditioning (HVAC), Instrumentation and Control for HVAC, HVAC Air Distribution, Ventilation Hoods, Commercial-Kitchen Hoods.
Division 26 -	Electrical, Instrumentation and Control for Electrical Systems, Power Distribution Units, Interior Lighting, Emergency Lighting, Exit Signs, Exterior Lighting, Lighting Poles and Standards, Parking Lighting.
Division 27 -	Communications, Structured Cabling, Data Communications, Audio-Video Communications.
Division 28 -	Electronic Safety and Security, Electronic Access Control and Intrusion Detection.
Division 31 -	Earthwork, Site Clearing, Grading, Soil Treatment.
Division 32 -	Exterior Improvements, Bases, Ballasts, and Paving, Flexible Paving, Asphalt Paving, Rigid Paving, Concrete Paving, Planting.
Division 33 -	Utilities, Water Utilities, Sanitary Sewerage Utilities.