Annual Water and Reclaimed Water Repairs and Extensions for Fiscal Years 2024 - 2026

Pinellas County, Florida, is seeking qualified contractors for an Annual Water and Reclaimed Water Repairs and Extensions project spanning fiscal years 2024-2026 (Bid No. 24-1061-ITB-C). The project is structured as a work-order type contract designed to efficiently manage smaller water infrastructure repair, rehabilitation, and replacement projects throughout the county. Contractors will be responsible for repairing, rehabilitating, and replacing potable and reclaimed water pipes, including tasks such as directional boring, pipe installations, excavations, valve replacements, fire hydrant relocations, and roadway restoration. Bidders must be pre-qualified with the Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) in Underground Utilities (Water & Sewer) and Utility Work categories. The solicitation was released on October 22, 2024, with questions due by October 25, 2024, and proposal submissions required by October 31, 2024, at 3:00 pm. The contract will be awarded to the lowest responsive, responsible bidder whose submittal is most advantageous to Pinellas County, with contractors expected to commence work within 15 consecutive calendar days after receiving a notice to proceed and complete all work within 730 consecutive calendar days.

The procurement includes a 12% Small Business Enterprise (SBE) participation goal for subcontractors, requiring bidders to meet specific diversity and small business requirements. Contractors must submit comprehensive documentation, including a bonding letter, FDOT qualification forms, and reference letters, as part of a two-step qualification process. Insurance requirements are extensive, covering workers' compensation, commercial general liability, automobile liability, and environmental liability, with specific coverage limits and conditions. The engineer's cost estimate for the project totals $5,782,277.50, broken down into a base bid of $4,682,277.50 and $1,100,000 allocated for unspecified work. The contract will be funded through the Water/Sewer Fund and includes provisions for permits such as the Pinellas County Habitat Management Permit, Dewatering Permit, and National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) Permit, which will be provided at no cost to the contractor. The project aligns with the county's strategic objectives of fostering economic growth, investing in infrastructure, and delivering first-class public services.