Design and Construction of Power Distribution within the County Solid Waste Disposal Complex
Closed State & local contract opportunity Posted
- Solicitation number
- 26-0734-RFQ-DB
- State
- Florida
- Responses due
Opportunity facts
- Jurisdiction
- Point of contact
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- Pam Ulrich pulrich@pinellascounty.org (727) 464-4600
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About this opportunity
Pinellas County Board of County Commissioners is requesting Statements of Qualifications for design-build services to engineer and construct a resilient, multi-source microgrid system at the Integrated Solid Waste Management Disposal Complex in St. Petersburg, Florida, with SOQs due September 29, 2026 and written questions due by September 21. The microgrid will integrate power from the existing Waste-To-Energy facility, new floating solar arrays, and electric utility services to enhance reliability and sustainability. A Pinellas County Small Business Enterprise certification status preference of 10 points applies within the evaluation framework.
Pre-construction deliverables include site investigation and metering, coordination with the floating PV array supplier, geotechnical investigations and surveying, design development at 30%, 60%, and 100% milestones across all disciplines, interconnection studies and permitting, value engineering, constructability analysis, maintenance and sequencing planning in coordination with Duke Energy, and preparation of a Guaranteed Maximum Price proposal. Construction services follow completion of design work. Place of performance is the Integrated Solid Waste Management Disposal Complex in St. Petersburg, with non-mandatory site visit at the Solid Waste Administration Building, 3095 114th Avenue N.
Evaluation criteria total 200 points: schedule and budget capability (42.5 points), firm experience with similar projects and past performance (37.5 points), SBE certification status (10 points), prior volume of work awarded by the County within the past two fiscal years (5 points), minority business status (2.5 points), and location (2.5 points). If requested, oral presentations may be held with the three highest-ranked firms for an additional 100 points. Proposers must submit Standard Form 330 (Parts I and II) limited to 100 pages, proof of Florida professional licensure and corporate registration, certificates of insurance, key personnel statements, W-9 forms, vendor references, and SBE status documentation. Phase 1 Design Services requires professional liability and general liability insurance at specified minimums; Phase 2 Construction Services requires performance and payment bonds each equal to 100% of contract value. Submittals may not be withdrawn for 120 days after opening. All contractors must register with and use E-Verify in compliance with Florida Statute 448.095.
Opportunity text
Pinellas County, Florida (County) seeks to engage a qualified design-build team to develop and implement a resilient, multi-source microgrid system at the Integrated Solid Waste Management Disposal Complex in St. Petersburg, Florida. The microgrid will integrate power from the existing Waste-To-Energy (WTE) facility, a new floating solar arrays, and electric utility services to provide electricity to county facilities, enhance reliability, operational continuity, and sustainability across the site. The County intends to select and enter into a contract with the proposer whose proposal is determined in the sole judgment of the County, to be in the best interest of the County. To be eligible to enter into the Service Agreement with the County, such Proposer must continue to meet all of the Minimum Qualifications Criteria contained in this request for proposals Request for Qualifications (RFQ) from the date the Statement of Qualifications is submitted until the day the Service Agreement is signed by the County. The RFQ is requesting Statement of Qualifications (SOQ) from qualified companies (Proposers). The qualified Proposers who respond will be evaluated in accordance with the procedures and criteria set forth in this RFPQ.
1. Pre-Construction Services Refer to the attached Microgrid Development Design Criteria Package (MDCP Sections 2.0 and 2.1) for complete details. The summary is as follows: Site investigation and metering of existing services. Coordination with the floating PV array supplier. Geotechnical Investigations and surveying. Design development at 30%, 60%, and 100%/Issued for Construction milestones inclusive of all design disciplines. Interconnection studies and permitting. Value engineering and constructability analysis. Development of maintenance of facility operations plan and sequencing plan, in accordance with Duke Energy. Preparation of Guaranteed Maximum Price (GMP) proposal. 2. Construction Services Refer to the attached Microgrid Development Design Criteria Package (MDCP Sections 2.0 and 2.2) for complete details. The summary is as follows: Mobilization, permitting, procurement, and installation. Construction of microgrid switchgear building and electrical infrastructure. Installation of PV inverter systems and transformers. Implementation of safety, quality control, and public outreach programs Startup, commissioning, and operator training. Delivery of O & M Manuals, record drawings, and warranty services. Coordination with Duke Energy for the removal of their equipment 3. Design Requirements Refer to the attached Microgrid Development Design Criteria Package (MDCP Sections 3 inclusive of subsections) for complete details. The summary is as follows: New medium-voltage (MV) switchgear with microgrid controller and upgrades to existing MV switchgear for microgrid system implementation. Integration of multiple sources with various operational modes. Protective relaying per IEEE and regulatory standards. Power System studies (Load Flow, Short Circuit, Arc Flash, etc.)
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