7th St N, 50th Ave N and Vicinity Storm Drainage Improvements Part 1 (Project No. 19045-110)

The City of St. Petersburg is seeking a qualified contractor for the 7th Street North, 50th Avenue North and Vicinity Storm Drainage Improvements Part 1 project (Project No. 19045-110), a comprehensive infrastructure enhancement initiative. The procurement involves installing a new stormwater conveyance system with reinforced concrete pipes ranging from 18" to 54" in size, including an 8'x5' concrete box culvert to improve drainage capacity. Key deliverables include roadway and sidewalk reconstruction, new curbs, pavement, traffic signage, striping, and pre-manufactured "Hydroplanter" systems for water quality treatment. Bidder qualifications are stringent, requiring contractors to have completed three projects in the past five years, with at least two involving large-diameter stormwater infrastructure and urban/residential roadway reconstruction, and one project for a government agency, each with a construction value exceeding $5,000,000. The bid was released on September 9, 2025, with questions due by September 23, 2025, and final responses required by October 7, 2025, at 3:00 pm. The project has a maximum contract completion time of 365 calendar days for substantial completion, with an additional 30 days for final completion.

The project is jointly funded by the City of St. Petersburg and the Southwest Florida Water Management District (SWFWMD) through its Cooperative Funding Initiative, with potential future federal funding. While no specific small business enterprise (SBE) set-aside percentage is explicitly stated, the bid documents suggest a commitment to diverse business participation. The total project budget is $6,300,000, with contractors permitted to subcontract up to 75% of the work. Insurance requirements include commercial general liability, commercial auto, workers compensation, and US Longshore & Harbor Worker's Act coverage. The project must comply with environmental and permitting requirements from multiple agencies, including SWFWMD, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, and Pinellas County Water and Navigation Control Authority. Contractors will need to navigate complex regulatory landscapes, including sea level rise considerations, background check requirements, and potential future federal contract provisions. The project involves infrastructure improvements in the southeastern Pinellas County area within the Basin M Watershed, focusing on constructing a new stormwater drainage system that directs drainage north to the 54th Avenue Canal.