Site_visit_sign_in_sheet.pdf

This is a site visit sign-in sheet related to a General Contractor solicitation issued by Pinellas County, Florida's Construction Services Department for the Palm Harbor Recreation Center Addition project. The document captures attendance at a non-mandatory site visit and pre-bid conference scheduled for October 29, 2025, at the project location next to the Senior Centre on 16th Street in Palm Harbor. The project involves construction of a 28,000 square foot recreation center designed to serve dual purposes as a community recreational facility and an at-risk hurricane shelter meeting American Red Cross standards with capacity for approximately 800 general population shelter spaces. The procurement follows a two-step qualification process with Step 1 bid submissions due November 11, 2025, and Step 2 submissions due November 20, 2025. The contract term is 425 consecutive calendar days from Notice to Proceed, with liquidated damages assessed at $487.07 per calendar day for project delays. Questions from potential bidders were required to be submitted by November 4, 2025.

The county has established a 15% Small Business Enterprise (SBE) participation goal for subcontractors to encourage disadvantaged business enterprise involvement. Contractors must submit bonding letters indicating maximum bonding capacity, complete OpenGov Fillable forms detailing organizational structure and previous project experience, and provide reference letters demonstrating extensive prior project experience. Evaluation criteria emphasize technical capabilities, past performance, and compliance with project specifications, including expertise in multi-use facility construction, building code compliance, storm resistance, and emergency shelter functionality. All bidders must comply with E-Verify requirements and specified insurance and bonding provisions. While no explicit project budget is stated, the comprehensive two-story facility incorporates complex mechanical, electrical, plumbing, and technology systems and will serve approximately 60,000 residents of unincorporated Palm Harbor, replacing an existing structure constructed in 1979.