Countywide Mast Arms - Group 3 (PID 004183A)

Pinellas County is soliciting bids for the Countywide Mast Arms - Group 3 project (PID 004183A), a federally funded infrastructure improvement initiative through the Federal Emergency Management Administration (FEMA). The procurement involves replacing existing signalization with mast arms at seven intersections: E Tarpon Ave at US 19, Lake St George Dr at Tampa Rd, West Lake Rd at Tampa Rd, 113th St at 54th Ave N, Park Blvd at Ridge Rd, Park Blvd at Seminole Blvd, and Park Blvd at Johnson Blvd. The project includes minor roadway improvements, ADA guideline compliance, and comprehensive signal system upgrades involving new signal poles, traffic signal equipment, fiber optic communications infrastructure, electrical services, video detection systems, and pedestrian signals. Contractors must be pre-qualified with the Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) in the TRAFFIC SIGNAL work type or provide comprehensive qualification documentation. The bid was released on October 20, 2023, with a question submission deadline of November 17, 2023, and a proposal submission deadline of November 30, 2023, at 3:00 pm. The contract has a maximum duration of 365 consecutive calendar days, with liquidated damages set at $1,324.66 per calendar day for late completion.

The procurement includes a Small Business Enterprise (SBE) participation requirement, with SBE firms located in Pinellas, Hillsborough, Pasco, or Manatee Counties eligible for participation. Contractors must comply with various federal requirements, including Davis-Bacon wage rates, drug-free workplace standards, equal opportunity employment provisions, and regulations such as the Clean Air Act and Federal Water Pollution Control Act. The project emphasizes minority and women-owned business enterprise participation and includes specific guidelines for debarment, suspension, and procurement regulations. While a specific award value is not explicitly stated, the detailed pricing proposal suggests itemized costs ranging from $60,000 to $100,000 per intersection. Contractors must provide comprehensive insurance coverages, including Workers' Compensation, Commercial General Liability, and Professional Liability insurance with specific minimum limits. The project will require careful coordination with multiple utility agencies, including Duke Energy, Frontier, Spectrum, and TECO Peoples Gas, who will be involved in adjusting and protecting existing utility infrastructure during the improvements.