Crystal_Beach_Green_Infrastructure_Rec_Report_FINAL_20250702.pdf

The file "Crystal_Beach_Green_Infrastructure_Rec_Report_FINAL_20250702.pdf" is a document related to a state and local contract opportunity for Pinellas County, Florida, involving professional engineering services for the Crystal Beach Drainage and Roadway Improvements project (PID 003896A). The project seeks a consultant to provide full design services for comprehensive infrastructure improvements, including developing engineering design plans and specifications at 30%, 60%, 90%, and 100% completion stages. Proposals are due by August 5, 2025, at 3:00 PM Eastern Time, with an anticipated contract award on September 1, 2025. The total project duration is estimated at 548 consecutive calendar days from the Notice to Proceed, with design phases scheduled from October 2025 to October 2027.

The project is funded through multiple sources, including Penny for Pinellas, the Florida Department of Environmental Protection (FDEP) Resilient Florida Grant, and FDEP State Appropriations, with a total budget of $12,069,000 ($1,000,000 for design and $11,069,000 for construction). The contract will be structured as a lump sum agreement with a three-year term and an option to extend. The evaluation process will award up to 2,000 points, with key scoring categories including team qualifications, project experience, previous county work volume, minority business status, and Small Business Enterprise status. The project offers specific opportunities for local and small businesses, with additional points awarded to firms located in Pinellas, Manatee, Hillsborough, or Pasco counties, and those participating in the Small Business Enterprise program. The project area covers approximately 10.23 acres in the Crystal Beach neighborhood, focusing on strategic objectives of preserving the community's coastal "Old Florida" character while addressing flooding issues and implementing resilient infrastructure solutions.