Long-awaited plans to revitalize St. Petersburg’s Municipal Marina have turned a new page as the mayoral administration is searching for the $148 million-budgeted project’s contractor.
The city recently issued a request for qualifications (RFQ) from firms with experience designing and building coastal facilities, floating docks, accessory buildings, fuel stations, seawalls, bridges, roads and other infrastructure. Development Administrator James Corbett subsequently said construction will start in late 2026.
St. Petersburg will oversee the redevelopment and retain control of the marina, a key change from previous attempts to breathe new life into the downtown waterfront facility. Proposals are due Dec. 2, and administrators will ensure the city receives a “quality” and “sustainable” product…