ARPA Sidewalk, ADA, Drainage, and Paving - Package 2

Pinellas County is soliciting bids for the ARPA Sidewalk, ADA, Drainage, and Paving - Package 2 contract, a work order contract designed to construct infrastructure improvements throughout the county. The project involves creating new sidewalks, ADA ramps, storm sewers, incidental paving, and resurfacing at multiple locations including Lake Seminole Park Trail Extension, 134th Avenue N, 119th Street N, Russell Avenue, Crestmont Avenue, George Boulevard, and 28th Street. Contractors must be pre-qualified with the Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) in specific work types including drainage, flexible paving, grading, seeding, and sidewalk construction. The procurement follows a two-step qualification process, with the first step qualifications due on May 21, 2024, and the second step bid submissions due on June 13, 2024. Bidders must provide comprehensive documentation including FDOT qualification forms, a bonding letter, and detailed project experience, with the contract allowing 550 consecutive calendar days for project completion after receiving the notice to proceed.

The contract includes a 15% Small Business Enterprise (SBE) participation goal for subcontractors and requires extensive compliance with federal, state, and local regulations. Funding is sourced through the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA), with a total project budget across multiple fiscal years approaching $10 million. Contractors must meet rigorous insurance requirements, including workers' compensation, commercial general liability, automobile liability, and professional liability insurance with specific minimum coverage amounts. The project mandates E-Verify compliance and adherence to Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) standards. Performance and payment bonds are required, each equal to 100% of the contract amount. Specific locations for improvement include infrastructure projects in unincorporated areas of Pinellas County, with precise geospatial details provided in the project documentation. The county reserves the right to add or delete locations and services, providing flexibility in the contract's implementation.