54th Avenue N Roadway Improvements from 49th Street N to 34th Street N (PID 003882A)

Pinellas County Board of County Commissioners is requesting qualifications for professional engineering consulting services to design roadway improvements on 54th Avenue North from 49th Street North to 34th Street North under CCNA (Florida Consultants' Competitive Negotiation Act), with submittals due November 3, 2026 at 3:00 PM Eastern Time and written questions due October 23, 2026 at 3:00 PM Eastern Time.

The scope encompasses developing plans, specifications, estimates, and performing all professional engineering work for a 1.25-mile urban roadway reconfiguration featuring four 11-foot travel lanes separated by an 11-foot center two-way left turn lane, mid-block crossings equipped with Rectangular Rapid Flashing Beacons, signal adjustments at 14 affected intersections, drainage improvements for additional stormwater management, and right-of-way acquisition plans. The posted speed limit is 40 mph. Design must comply with the 2023 FDOT Manual of Uniform Minimum Standards for Design, current FDOT Standard Plans and Specifications, and Pinellas County Standard Engineering Details and Specifications. All deliverables must be provided in Civil 3D format with PDF copies, digitally signed and sealed by a Florida-licensed Professional Engineer. Services include permit applications, utility coordination, shop drawing review, construction field observation (minimum weekly site visits), as-built record drawings, and operations and maintenance support.

The contract term is 1,545 consecutive calendar days: 815 days for design and 730 days for construction from Notice to Proceed. The project is pursuing federal funding and must comply with the National Environmental Policy Act and Americans with Disabilities Act. Insurance requirements include Workers' Compensation, Commercial General Liability of $1 million per occurrence and $5 million annual aggregate, and Professional Liability (Errors and Omissions) of $4 million per occurrence and $4 million general aggregate.

Evaluation is scored up to 100 points on written proposals across firm ability and qualifications (42.5 points), experience with similar projects and past performance (37.5 points), volume of work previously awarded by the County (5 points), minority business status (2.5 points), Pinellas County Small Business Enterprise certification status (10 points), and office location (2.5 points). The top three qualified firms may be invited for oral presentations, with combined written and oral scores totaling up to 200 points. Proposals must include current SF-330 forms (Parts I and II) limited to 100 pages total, proof of Florida business licensure, professional certifications, insurance certificates, W-9, vendor references, and E-Verify affidavit. Proposals may not be withdrawn for 120 days after opening. No mandatory site visit is required.