ARPA Dansville Community Park (PID 006025A)

Pinellas County is seeking a construction contractor for the ARPA Dansville Community Park project (PID 006025A), a comprehensive park development initiative located in Largo, Florida. The project involves constructing an ADA-compliant community park with multiple infrastructure components, including a trail system, bench areas (covered and uncovered), prefabricated shelters, picnic tables, benches, landscaping, parking facilities, water fountains, and a prefabricated restroom. The procurement is structured as a two-step qualification process, with Step 1 submissions due on June 4, 2024, at 3:00 PM and Step 2 submissions due on June 20, 2024, at 3:00 PM. Contractors must submit materials electronically via OpenGov and can be pre-qualified through the Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) in specific work classes. The project requires a comprehensive set of qualifications, including detailed documentation, bonding letters, project experience, reference letters, and compliance with federal, state, and local regulations. The contract duration is 365 consecutive calendar days from the Notice to Proceed, with liquidated damages of $1,522.05 per calendar day for delays.

The procurement encourages Small Business Enterprise (SBE) participation, with a 10% goal for subcontractor involvement. Contractors must provide an E-Verify Affidavit confirming compliance with employment verification requirements and submit extensive insurance coverage, including workers' compensation, commercial general liability, automotive liability, and pollution legal liability. The project is funded through federal American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) grant funds, with a total project budget of $5,436,000, broken down into $1,338,000 for design and $4,098,000 for construction. Geotechnical investigations have already been conducted, revealing specific soil conditions and recommendations for site preparation. The project includes multiple environmental assessments, including soil sampling and environmental site evaluations, which have identified and planned for remediation of limited soil impacts. Contractors will need to navigate complex permitting requirements from agencies like the Southwest Florida Water Management District and Pinellas County Utilities, with most permit fees to be reimbursed by the county.