Federal Open Channel Drainage Repair Work Order Contract- Package 1

Pinellas County is seeking contractors for a Federal Open Channel Drainage Repair Work Order Contract (Package 1), a unit-price contract designed to execute standalone drainage infrastructure repair projects. The procurement involves comprehensive open channel repair work, including re-establishing channel slopes, removing trees and storm debris, performing erosion control, providing fill material, sodding, vegetation trimming, and fencing. Contractors must be pre-qualified with the Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) in drainage, tree removal, and grading work types. The solicitation was released on July 25, 2025, with a question submission deadline of July 30, 2025, and a proposal submission deadline of August 5, 2025, at 3:00 pm. Bid evaluation will utilize a weighted calculation method, with 60% weight for non-secure areas during normal working hours, and additional weights for different work conditions. Contractors must submit adjustment factors to unit prices listed in the Construction Task Catalog and provide comprehensive vendor qualification documents, including FDOT qualification letters and a bonding letter.

The contract includes a 5% Small Business Enterprise (SBE) participation goal and is subject to federal regulations, including 2 CFR 200 Uniform Guidance requirements. Prospective bidders must comply with various compliance measures, including E-Verify certification, submission of an SBE Compliance Form, and adherence to federal, state, and local regulations. The contract term is set for project completion, with a maximum of 365 consecutive calendar days from the Notice to Proceed and an 18-month guarantee period for all work performed. The engineer's estimate for the project totals $15,466,475.25, with significant allocations for open channel drainage repair ($13,509,685.25) and unspecified work ($1,800,000.00). Contractors must provide comprehensive insurance coverage, including workers' compensation, commercial general liability, automobile liability, excess liability, pollution legal liability, and professional liability. The project is federally funded and incorporates the Build America, Buy America Act requirements, mandating that iron, steel, manufactured products, and construction materials be predominantly produced in the United States.