Cured-In-Place Pipe (CIPP) Stormwater Pipe Rehabilitation (Re-Bid) STEP 1

Pinellas County Public Works is seeking a qualified contractor to provide Cured-In-Place Pipe (CIPP) construction services for rehabilitating approximately six miles of stormwater and sanitary sewer infrastructure. The project involves rehabilitating corrugated metal, reinforced concrete, vitrified clay, and ductile iron pipes using CIPP liner technology. The procurement is structured as a two-step process, with Step 1 focusing on contractor qualifications. Bidders must have a minimum of five years of active experience in commercial stormwater management systems and have successfully installed at least 2,000,000 linear feet of stormwater pipeline within Florida. The bid was released on July 17, 2025, with a question submission deadline of July 21, 2025, and a proposal submission deadline of August 5, 2025, at 3:00 pm. Evaluation criteria include demonstrating technical capability through project experience, providing reference letters, and meeting specific insurance and bonding requirements.

The contract includes a Small Business Enterprise (SBE) participation goal of 5%, encouraging participation from smaller businesses. Contractors must provide comprehensive insurance coverage, including workers' compensation, commercial general liability, automobile liability, excess liability, and pollution legal liability insurance. The project has a total estimated value of $15.4 million, with $10.6 million allocated to Public Works and $4.7 million to Utilities, funded through the Surface Water Utility Fee and Penny for Pinellas. The contract duration is set for 730 calendar days, with liquidated damages calculated at $1,356.00 per day of delay. Contractors must comply with various regulations, including E-Verify system requirements and environmental protection standards. The project aims to improve critical infrastructure through innovative pipe rehabilitation techniques, with a focus on long-term infrastructure sustainability and performance.