ARPA High Point Community Park (Rebid) (PID 002998A)

Pinellas County is seeking a construction contractor for the ARPA High Point Community Park (Rebid) project, a comprehensive park development initiative involving Pinellas County, the Pinellas County School District, and the City of Largo. The procurement is a two-step qualification process with Step 1 qualification submittals due on May 21, 2024, at 3:00 pm and Step 2 pricing proposals due on June 13, 2024, at 3:00 pm. The project involves constructing a 10-acre community park with multi-purpose athletic fields, basketball courts, lighting, a playground, walking trail, picnic shelter, and restrooms adjacent to High Point Elementary School. Contractors must submit bids electronically via OpenGov and complete the project within 510 consecutive calendar days from the Notice to Proceed. Evaluation criteria include a comprehensive review of contractor qualifications, project experience, bonding capacity, and ability to meet a mandatory 10% Small Business Enterprise (SBE) participation goal. Required qualifications include submission of a bonding letter, project references, detailed company information, and compliance with federal and state regulations including E-Verify requirements.

The project has a set-aside goal of 10% Small Business Enterprise (SBE) participation, with specific work disciplines available for SBE subcontractors including survey, erosion control, clearing and grubbing, grading, sidewalk, fencing, sodding, pre-fabricated structures, irrigation, and landscaping. Funding is provided through $6,743,000 from the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) and $106,000 from the Penny for Pinellas local infrastructure sales surtax, with a total project budget estimated at $8,699,000. The engineer's estimate for construction is $7,785,697, with liquidated damages calculated at $1,475.57 per calendar day for project delays. Contractors must provide comprehensive insurance coverage, including workers' compensation, commercial general liability, automobile liability, and pollution legal liability, with specific minimum coverage amounts. The project requires coordination with multiple agencies including Duke Energy, City of Largo, Pinellas County Utility Department, Pinellas County Schools, and Pinellas Suncoast Transit Authority, and is subject to federal grant regulations including Davis-Bacon Act wage requirements.