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7.B.
FPRA Regular Meeting - 5:05 PM
Meeting Date:
01/14/2026
Re
Approval to Award Bid No. 2026-017 for the Trash and Recycling Receptacles for Downtown Fort Pierce, Jetty Park, and River Walk to the only respondent Big Belly Solar, LLC in the amount of $380,448.60
Submitted For:
Shyanne Harnage

SUBJECT:

Approval to Award Bid No. 2026-017 for the Trash and Recycling Receptacles for Downtown Fort Pierce, Jetty Park, and River Walk to the only respondent Big Belly Solar, LLC in the amount of $380,448.60

SUMMARY:

The Fort Pierce Redevelopment Agency (FPRA) issued Bid No. 2026-017 to solicit proposals for the purchase and installation of trash and recycling receptacles in Downtown Fort Pierce, Jetty Park, and the River Walk. The procurement is solely for the manufacturing and installation of receptacles; no software, monitoring programs, or service contracts are included.

The project supports FPRA’s ongoing beautification and litter management efforts by introducing a consistent, high-quality system of waste and recycling receptacles designed to reduce overflow, decrease collection frequency, and complement the surrounding environment.

At the bid closing, Big Belly Solar, LLC was the only respondent. Big Belly’s proposal meets the specifications outlined in the bid documents and provides unit pricing for each receptacle type, with final quantities and locations to be confirmed upon award.

FPRA REDEVELOPMENT GOAL/POLICY:

Goal 20 The Fort Pierce Redevelopment Agency shall evaluate and identify opportunities to incorporate additional amenities within public and City-owned spaces within the Community Redevelopment Area.
20.3 The Fort Pierce Redevelopment Agency shall coordinate with the Public Works Department to support improvements and upgrades to Museum Pointe Park and other local parks located within the Redevelopment Area.

RECOMMENDATION:

Approve the award of Bid No. 2026-017 to Big Belly Solar, LLC in the amount of $380,448.60 for the manufacturing and installation of trash and recycling receptacles for Downtown Fort Pierce, Jetty Park, and the River Walk, and authorize FPRA staff to negotiate and execute an agreement establishing the terms and conditions of the project, including a defined installation timeline.

ALTERNATIVES:

Staff will proceed as directed by the FPRA Board.

RESPONSIBLE STAFF:

Sara Delgado, Redevelopment Specialist 

COORDINATED WITH:

Shyanne Harnage, Community & Economic Development Director
Gelencia Carter, Purchasing Division
Public Works 

Fiscal Impact

Budgeted Y/N:
Y
Fiscal Year:
2026
Account:
6320 - Other Improv.
Amount:
380,448.60

FISCAL IMPACT:

Funding in the amount of $200,000.00 was originally budgeted for this project. The proposal received from Big Belly totals $380,448.60, reflecting the expanded addition of trash and recycling receptacles to further support litter management and beautification efforts. The additional funds required to fully fund this award will be transferred from the FPRA contingency account.

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