The City of Lakeland Public Works Facilities Maintenance Division is seeking a qualified contractor to resurface eight existing pickleball courts at the Kelly Recreation Complex. The scope includes surface preparation, crack repair, resurfacing, and line striping, with all labor, equipment, materials, and supervision provided by the vendor. Proposals must be submitted electronically by September 21, 2026, and a mandatory pre‑proposal meeting will be held on September 10, 2026. Evaluation will consider experience, licensing, certifications, past performance, fee competitiveness, and a realistic schedule beginning October 5, 2026. Vendors must submit insurance certificates, indemnification agreements, and several compliance certifications. • Location: 404 Imperial Blvd., Lakeland, FL • Work: surface prep, crack repair, resurfacing, line striping of 8 courts • Mandatory pre‑proposal meeting: Sep 10, 2026 (9 am) • Proposal deadline: Sep 21, 2026 (2 pm) • Required documents: business license, certifications for California Products & RiteWay, past project references, fee proposal, schedule, insurance, various statutory certifications • Evaluation criteria: history & licenses (25 pts), relevant experience (25 pts), fee proposal (25 pts), schedule (25 pts) • Contract award expected within 90 days of opening.