Aboveground Fuel Site Closures - ARPA and other grant funded project

Pinellas County, Florida is seeking bids for an Invitation to Bid - Construction (ITB-C) project involving the closure of two aboveground storage tank (AST) fueling systems located at Walsingham Park in Largo and Mosquito Control in Clearwater. Each site contains a 6,000-gallon UL 2085 Fireguard double-walled dual section tank with 4,000 gallons for unleaded gasoline and 2,000 gallons for low sulfur diesel fuel. The project requires complete demolition and removal of overhead canopies, support columns, fuel dispensers, and associated equipment, along with proper disposal of residual fuels, rendering tanks inert, transporting tanks to a county storage location, and site restoration. Bidders must be pre-qualified with the Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) in specific work types or provide comprehensive qualification documentation. Non-mandatory site visits are scheduled for February 21, 2024, with a site visit at Walsingham Park at 9:00am and Mosquito Control at 11:00am. The bid submission process is two-stepped, with the first step due by March 5, 2024, at 3:00pm and the second step due by March 21, 2024, at 3:00pm. The project must be completed within 90 days after the Notice to Proceed and before June 1, 2024.

The project has Small Business Enterprise (SBE) participation requirements, though a specific goal percentage is not specified. Contractors must complete the SBE Compliance Form, listing subcontractors and demonstrating commitment to small business participation. The project is funded through American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) and other grant sources, which imposes additional federal compliance requirements including Davis-Bacon Act wage standards, equal employment opportunity provisions, and environmental compliance guidelines. Contractors must provide comprehensive insurance coverage, including workers' compensation, commercial general liability, automobile liability, and excess liability coverage, with Pinellas County named as an additional insured. While a specific contract value is not detailed, the project requires significant infrastructure removal and site restoration. Bidders must also complete additional documentation including E-Verify Affidavits, OpenGov Vendor Submittal forms, and performance and payment bonds. The contract will be awarded to the lowest responsive, responsible bidder, with the county reserving the right to accept or reject any bid.