Staff_Report_05022025.docx
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- Solicitation number
- 25-0681-ITB-C
- Issued by
- Pinellas County, Clewiston City, Florida
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This is a preliminary staff report and state local contract opportunity from Pinellas County, Florida, focusing on the Keller Water Treatment Plant (WTP) 60" Valve Insertion and By-pass Project (PID005224A). The project involves installing a 60" gate valve and a 42" bypass at the Keller WTP to improve emergency shutdown capabilities in the existing water transmission main. The bid was released on September 9, 2025, with questions due by September 12, 2025, and proposals due 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 total project budget is $2.55 million, funded through the Water Capital Improvement Program (CIP) Fund across fiscal years 2025-2026. The procurement includes a 10% Small Business Enterprise (SBE) participation goal, requiring contractors to be pre-qualified with the Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) or provide alternative qualification documentation. Bidders must submit comprehensive documentation, including FDOT qualification letters, bonding letters, reference projects, and detailed insurance coverage. The project requires extensive insurance requirements, E-Verify system compliance, ADA adherence, and coordination with Tampa Bay Water, Pinellas County Utilities, and Duke Energy, with strict environmental protection and site restoration guidelines.
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Preliminary Staff Report
New Bid UTL Contract Subject:
New Bid Solicitation of Keller WTP 60” Valve Insertion and By-pass Project (PID005224A).
Recommended Action:
Approval by the County Administrator of New Bid Solicitation of Keller WTP 60” Valve Insertion and By-pass Project (PID005224A).
Strategic Plan:
Resilient Infrastructure and Environment:
1.2 Maintain and enhance County infrastructure
1.6 Ensure sustainable water management
Smart Service Delivery:
4.4 Pursue continuous improvement
Summary:
Scope - Installation of a 60” valve and a 42” by-pass at the Keller WTP.
Background/Explanation:The current configuration of the 60” Steel Water Transmission Main does not have an in-line valve that can be shut down in case of emergency. The current configuration only allows for all Region Water supply to be shut off at the twin barrells within the Keller WTP. Installation of the 42” bypass and the insertion of a 60” line valve will allow for emergency shut down and redirection of pressure if needed throughout the North Pinellas County Water Service area.
Fiscal Impact:
Design Cost Construction Cost - $2.55M Project duration: FY25 – FY26 Funding for this project is through the Water CIP Fund Project Manager/Subject Matter Expert:
Project Manager/ Subject Matter Expert:
William Peters PCU Construction Adminstrator
Staff Member Responsible:
Susan Goebel-Canning, Planning & Project Management Division Director, Utilities Jeremy Waugh, Director, Utilities Merry Celeste, Director, Purchasing
Partners:
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