EV Charging Infrastructure - 22211 US Highway 19 Clearwater - ARPA

Pinellas County is soliciting bids for an Electric Vehicle (EV) Charging Infrastructure project located at 22211 US Highway 19 in Clearwater, Florida, through Bid No. 24-0470-ITB-C. The procurement involves installing seven duplex GFI receptacles on the east side of Building 1 at the Public Works Campus, with comprehensive electrical infrastructure including conduit, conductors, junction boxes, and associated electrical systems. The project specifically aims to provide 115VAC, 12A electrical service to simultaneously charge seven diesel/electric bucket trucks, addressing existing electrical infrastructure limitations. The solicitation is partially funded through Coronavirus Local Fiscal Recovery Funds from the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA). A non-mandatory site visit is scheduled for March 14, 2024, at 10:00 AM, with questions due by March 22, 2024, and bid submissions required by April 4, 2024, at 3:00 PM. Bidders must submit a complete bid package including various compliance documents such as a W-9, Florida Trench Safety form, E-Verify Affidavit, and Affidavit of Release and Guarantee. The contract will be awarded to the lowest responsible and responsive bidder, with the total project scope to be completed as a lump sum.

The solicitation includes Small Business Enterprise (SBE) compliance requirements, with a mandatory form for tracking subcontractor information and meeting SBE project goals. Contractors must be registered in the E-Verify system, confirming they do not employ unauthorized aliens, and must comply with Section 448.095 of Florida Statutes. The project requires comprehensive insurance coverage, including workers' compensation and general liability. While no specific incumbent vendor is mentioned, the county has detailed performance and payment bond requirements to protect its interests. The electrical design documents indicate a 30-day load study conducted from June 21 to July 24, 2023, revealing a total estimated demand load of 10.04 kVA and 28 connected amps. Although a precise contract value is not specified, the project involves significant electrical infrastructure modifications at the Public Works Campus. Contractors must also adhere to federal compliance requirements, including equal employment opportunity provisions, Davis-Bacon wage standards, and specific regulations for federally funded construction contracts.