Countywide Mast Arms - Group 1 Re-Bid

Pinellas County is conducting a competitive bid (Solicitation No. 23-0183-ITB-CP) for the Countywide Mast Arms - Group 1 Re-bid project, which involves replacing existing signalization infrastructure with new mast arms at three specific intersections: West Bay Drive at Indian Rocks Road, US 19 at Roosevelt Boulevard, and Seminole Boulevard at 126th Avenue North. The project requires contractors to be prequalified with the Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) in the Traffic Signal work class and includes comprehensive infrastructure improvements designed to meet ADA guidelines and enhance wind resistance. The procurement follows a two-step bid process, with Step 1 submissions due by November 15, 2022, and Step 2 submissions due by December 1, 2022, at a public Microsoft Teams meeting scheduled for 3:30 PM Eastern Time. Bidders must provide a 5% bid bond and performance/payment bonds for 100% of the agreement amount, with work to be completed within 270 consecutive calendar days after receiving the notice to proceed. Technical requirements include installing new traffic signals, mast arms, electrical equipment, video detection systems, and associated infrastructure, with precise engineering specifications detailed in the project plans.

The contract includes provisions for Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE) good faith efforts, though there is a 0% Small Business Enterprise (SBE) project goal. Bidders must demonstrate compliance with federal grant requirements, including Buy America provisions, drug-free workplace standards, and equal opportunity employment guidelines. The project is partially funded through a Hazard Mitigation Grant Program (HMGP) from the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), with a total project cost of $5,996,592.00, including a federal share of $3,906,317.00 and a local match of $2,090,275.00. Contractors must provide comprehensive insurance coverage, including workers' compensation, commercial general liability, and professional liability. The county will retain 5% of the agreement amount until satisfactory completion, and there is an 18-month guarantee period for all work. While specific bid amounts vary by intersection, the total project budget is set at $2,000,000, with individual location bids ranging from $30,000 to $75,000.