PH_Rec_Center_-_Struct_Permit_Set.pdf

This is a structural permit set document for the Palm Harbor Recreation Center Addition project in Pinellas County, Florida. The project involves the construction of a 28,000 square foot recreation center located next to the Senior Centre on 16th Street in Palm Harbor, which will serve as both a community recreational facility and an at-risk hurricane shelter designed to meet American Red Cross standards with capacity for up to 800 general population shelter spaces. Pinellas County's Construction Services Department is soliciting a qualified General Contractor to construct the facility based on plans and specifications provided by the design consultant. The procurement follows a two-step qualification process with Step 1 bid submission due November 11, 2025, and Step 2 submission due November 20, 2025. A non-mandatory site visit and pre-bid conference are scheduled for October 29, 2025, with questions from potential bidders due by November 4, 2025. The contract term is set for 425 consecutive calendar days from the Notice to Proceed, with liquidated damages assessed at $487.07 per calendar day for project delays.

The project requires the General Contractor to provide a schedule of values and tentative schedule based on the construction documents and specifications. Pinellas County has established a 15% Small Business Enterprise (SBE) participation goal for subcontractors to encourage disadvantaged business enterprise involvement. Bidders must submit a bonding letter indicating maximum bonding capacity, comprehensive qualification documentation including reference letters, organizational structure details via OpenGov Fillable forms, and evidence of extensive project experience. Contractors must comply with E-Verify requirements and specified insurance and bonding specifications. The project replaces an existing 1979-constructed building and is designed to serve approximately 60,000 residents of unincorporated Palm Harbor. While a specific project budget is not explicitly stated in the contract documents, the scope encompasses a two-story multi-use facility with complex mechanical, electrical, plumbing, and technology systems requiring expertise in building codes, storm resistance, and community infrastructure.