ARPA Stormwater Starkey Facility M10 Modification (PID 003900A) (Rebid)

Pinellas County is seeking a contractor for the ARPA Stormwater Starkey Facility M10 Modification project (Bid No. 24-0692-ITB-C), a comprehensive infrastructure improvement initiative aimed at retrofitting and enhancing the existing Starkey M10 Stormwater Management Facility. The project involves constructing a weir within the facility and two upstream stormwater ponds to improve water quality treatment and maintain existing flood protection levels within the Starkey Watershed. Bidders must be pre-qualified with the Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) in drainage, grading, and driving steel sheet pile work, or submit detailed qualification documentation demonstrating their capabilities. The bid was issued on May 3, 2024, with a question submission deadline of May 10, 2024, and a proposal submission deadline of May 14, 2024, at 3:00 PM. The contract requires completion within 548 consecutive calendar days from the Notice to Proceed, with the contractor required to commence work within 15 consecutive calendar days after receiving the notice. Evaluation criteria will focus on selecting the lowest responsible and responsive bidder, with a comprehensive review of technical qualifications, past performance, and financial stability.

The project has established a Small Business Enterprise (SBE) participation goal of 11%, encouraging involvement of small businesses in the contract. Contractors must comply with E-Verify requirements, ensuring all employees hired on or after January 1, 2021, have their work authorization status verified through the E-Verify system. The project is funded through multiple sources, including $4,555,000 from the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA), $324,000 from a local grant, and $895,000 from the Penny for Pinellas program, with a total project budget of $5,774,000. While the exact contract award value is not explicitly stated, the engineer's estimate totals $7,044,066, with major line items including $875,000 for maintenance of channel flow, $520,000 for dewatering, and $460,000 for mobilization. Contractors must provide comprehensive documentation, including a bonding letter indicating maximum bonding capacity, detailed project experience, and reference letters. The project requires extensive environmental compliance, including permits from the Southwest Florida Water Management District (SWFWMD) and the Florida Department of Environmental Protection (FDEP).