Project_Area_Maps.docx

The file "Project_Area_Maps.docx" is associated with Pinellas County's Keller Water Treatment Plant 60" Valve Insertion project, located in North Pinellas County (specifically Commissioner Districts 1 & 4). The project involves installing a 60" gate valve and a 42" bypass to enhance emergency shutdown capabilities in the existing water transmission main. The scope includes approximately 20 linear feet of 60" steel pipe, 93 linear feet of 42" ductile iron pipe bypass, tapping sleeves, valves, and associated infrastructure components. The bid was released on September 9, 2025, with questions due by September 12, 2025, and proposal submissions required by September 18, 2025, at 3:00 PM through the OpenGov platform. The contract period is 210 consecutive calendar days from the Notice to Proceed, with liquidated damages of $1,428.40 per calendar day for late completion.

The project is funded through the Water Capital Improvement Program (CIP) Fund with a total estimated budget of $2.55 million across fiscal years 2025-2026. There is a 10% Small Business Enterprise (SBE) participation goal, requiring contractors to demonstrate compliance with minority and small business involvement requirements. Bidders must be pre-qualified with the Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) or provide alternative qualification documentation. The procurement includes extensive insurance requirements and mandates compliance with E-Verify, Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), and Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) guidelines. Contractors will need to coordinate with Tampa Bay Water, Pinellas County Utilities, and Duke Energy, and must adhere to strict environmental protection and site restoration requirements. The contract will be awarded to the lowest responsive, responsible bidder.