Coir Log, Furnish & Install_Robinwood

Pinellas County has issued Invitation to Quote (ITQ) #24-0232-ITQ for a shoreline stabilization project involving the furnishing and installation of coir logs at a pond located adjacent to Rutledge Drive in Palm Harbor, Florida. The procurement requires a qualified firm to install a double layer of coir logs along approximately 824 linear feet of shoreline, with an estimated 126 logs, each 12" in diameter and 10' long, and a minimum of 5 stakes per log. The project's key objectives include erosion control and shoreline protection, with the work to be completed within 60 days of contract award. A mandatory site visit is scheduled for December 21, 2023, at 2:30 PM EST, and proposal submissions are due on December 26, 2023, at 3:00 PM. Evaluation criteria are not explicitly detailed, but vendors must be registered with the Florida Division of Corporations and provide proof of registration. The staging area for the project will be located at 4528 Rutledge Dr., Palm Harbor, FL 34685.

Pinellas County has implemented a Small Business Enterprise (SBE) program that provides preferential treatment to certified small businesses. Vendors submitting within the first five business days of the solicitation receive a competitive advantage, with a 5% preference for SBEs submitting after the initial five-day period. The contract includes comprehensive insurance requirements, mandating specific coverage for workers' compensation, general liability, and other insurance types. While specific budget ranges are not explicitly stated, the pricing proposal includes a line item for unspecified funds not to exceed 10% of the total contract value. The procurement appears to be open to qualified contractors who can meet the technical specifications and insurance requirements, with a focus on supporting local small businesses through the SBE program. No incumbent vendors or existing infrastructure integration requirements were mentioned in the available documentation.