Annual Sanitary Sewer Repair and Extension FY24-FY26

Pinellas County is soliciting bids for an Annual Sanitary Sewer Repair and Extension project covering fiscal years 2024-2026, with the primary objective of repairing, rehabilitating, and replacing sanitary sewer infrastructure throughout the county. The project involves comprehensive work including cleaning, televising, point repairs, pipe replacements, manhole rehabilitation, and emergency infrastructure improvements. The procurement is structured as a work-order type contract, allowing flexible response to unanticipated infrastructure needs, with contractors required to complete work at a maximum of two project locations simultaneously. Bid submissions are due in a two-step process, with Step 1 submissions due April 16, 2024, and Step 2 submissions due May 2, 2024, at 3:00 pm. Contractors must provide detailed work plans, maintain professional performance standards, and complete each individual project location within a reasonable timeframe. The contract term is expected to be 730 consecutive calendar days from the Notice to Proceed, with contractors required to maintain all work in first-class condition and provide an 18-month guarantee after project completion.

The contract includes an 8% Small Business Enterprise (SBE) participation goal, with SBE firms defined as local businesses independently owned and located in specific counties, with annual revenues not exceeding $3 million for service providers or $8 million for construction service providers. Contractors must comply with comprehensive insurance requirements, including workers' compensation, commercial general liability, automobile liability, and pollution legal liability, with minimum coverage amounts ranging from $500,000 to $5,000,000. Additional compliance requirements include E-Verify certification, trench safety standards, and adherence to Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) and local municipal regulations. While a specific total contract value is not explicitly stated, the pricing proposal includes a $950,000 placeholder for unspecified work, suggesting potential flexibility in project scope. The contract will utilize a unit price structure, with pricing determined through detailed line items covering activities such as mobilization, pipe installation, manhole repairs, excavation, backfilling, and surface restoration, indicating a comprehensive and adaptable procurement approach for infrastructure maintenance.