Notice_of_Intent_to_Sole_Source_07-25-2023.pdf

This is a Notice of Intent to Sole Source document issued by Pinellas County Administrative Services Purchasing & Risk Management Division in Florida. The notice announces Pinellas County's intention to procure 2025 Dune Planting Services through sole source procurement methodology pursuant to Florida Statutes 287.057(3)(c). The project encompasses sand dune planting and maintenance services across multiple beach segments including St. Pete Beach, Treasure Island, Redington Shores, North Redington Beach, Indian Shores, Indian Rocks Beach, Belleair Beach, and Clearwater. Contractors seeking to challenge the sole source determination must submit convincing technical data demonstrating their capability to meet or exceed stated requirements to the Pinellas County Purchasing Department via OpenGov by the established deadline. The contract term is structured as a 12-month base period with four optional 12-month renewal terms. Mandatory site visits with the County Project Manager are required prior to contractors submitting work assignment quantities.

The total project cost is estimated at $1,801,881.18, consisting of a base cost of $1,638,073.80 and a contingency allocation of $163,807.38, with unit prices for plant installations established at $1.15 per one-inch installation. Contractors must comply with E-Verify requirements, provide comprehensive insurance coverage meeting specified minimums from Florida-authorized carriers with AM Best ratings of A- VIII or better, and execute additional compliance documents including a Common Carrier Attestation, Foreign Countries of Concern Affidavit, and Human Trafficking Affidavit. The contract includes a 180-day warranty period with success criteria based on plant survival rates and root penetration. Native coastal vegetation species must be sourced from the West Central Florida coast, and all installations must be documented through comprehensive photographic evidence. Planting activities are subject to wildlife monitoring requirements during designated shorebird nesting season (February 15 to September 1) and marine turtle nesting season (May 1 to October 31).