SCB_AWRF_SBE_Memo_03-24-23.pdf

This is a Small Business Enterprise (SBE) goal memorandum issued by Pinellas County, Florida, for the South Cross Bayou Advanced Water Reclamation Facility (SCBAWRF) generator controls and switchgear replacement project. The project involves removal and replacement of four 3200-ampere draw-out generator circuit breakers and six 2000-ampere draw-out feeder circuit breakers in two 277/480-volt switchgear lineups, along with removal of six free-standing generator/engine control cabinets and installation of new Schneider Electric MasterPact MTZ circuit breakers and Modicon M580 Programmable Logic Controllers. Qualified electrical contractors must be FDOT prequalified or submit documentation of at least three comparable previous projects with owner references. The Step 1 qualification submittals are due March 19, 2026, at 3:00 p.m., with a non-mandatory pre-bid conference on March 11, 2026, at 9:00 a.m. Step 2 sealed bids are due March 31, 2026, at 3:00 p.m. Contract performance shall not exceed 450 consecutive calendar days from the Notice to Proceed, with liquidated damages assessed at $1,352.17 per calendar day for non-completion.

The memorandum establishes a 4 percent SBE participation goal, specifically designating SBE electrical contractors to install wire and conduit between switchboards and generator control enclosures, including labor and materials. Contractors must provide bid bonds equal to 5 percent of the base bid and performance and payment bonds at 100 percent of contract value, maintain comprehensive insurance coverage including Workers' Compensation, Commercial General Liability, Excess or Umbrella Liability, and Cyber Risk Liability policies, and comply with E-Verify work authorization requirements. Payment shall be made in accordance with Florida's Local Government Prompt Payment Act with net 45-day payment terms available, with Pinellas County retaining 5 percent of monthly payments until final completion. A permit allowance of $15,000 and a work line item of $418,000 are referenced in the pricing proposal template.