Coir Log, Furnish & Install Peacock Pond

Pinellas County is seeking a qualified contractor for Invitation to Quote (ITQ) #24-0150-ITQ to furnish and install approximately 160 linear feet of double-layer coir logs along the shoreline of a pond located at 6209 60th Avenue North in St. Petersburg, Florida. The project requires installation of 12-inch diameter by 10-foot long coir logs, with each log to be anchored by a minimum of five stakes and secured with twine. Contractors must complete the entire project within 60 calendar days from the Notice to Proceed date, with work beginning within 14 consecutive calendar days of that date. The site visit is scheduled for December 18, 2023, at 2:30 p.m., and proposal submissions are due on December 21, 2023, at 3:00 p.m. Pricing will be structured as a per linear foot cost for coir log installation, with an additional 10% allowance for unspecified funds. Qualified vendors must be registered with the Florida Division of Corporations and demonstrate the capability to execute precise shoreline stabilization and erosion control techniques.

The solicitation includes provisions specifically favoring Small Business Enterprises (SBEs), offering preference to certified SBEs that submit quotes within the first five business days of the solicitation. Vendors must provide comprehensive insurance certificates and maintain specific coverage limits, including standard indemnification requirements. Compliance with E-Verify requirements and public records management protocols is mandatory. While no specific budget range is explicitly stated, the project appears to be a targeted environmental management intervention with a focused scope. Contractors will need to demonstrate technical proficiency in environmental restoration techniques, particularly in shoreline stabilization using coir log technology. The maintenance reporting requirements, as evidenced by the attached Maintenance Log, indicate a robust documentation and quality control process that successful bidders must be prepared to implement throughout the project lifecycle.