Federal Open Channel Drainage Repair Work Order Contract - Package 2

Pinellas County, Florida is requesting bids on a Federal Open Channel Drainage Repair Work Order Contract—Package 2 under ITB-C #26-0694-ITB-C, a multi-project work order vehicle where individual projects will be issued separately as standalone assignments. Step 1 Bid Qualification is due September 24, 2026 at 3:00 PM, with Step 2 Bid Submission due October 20, 2026 at 3:00 PM; questions are due September 23, 2026 at 3:00 PM. A Small Business Enterprise (SBE) participation goal of 5% applies to subcontractor awards.

The scope covers emergency repairs to open channel drainage systems including re-establishing slopes, removing trees and storm-related debris, erosion control, embankment fill and grading, pipe removal and cleaning, sodding, vegetation trimming, fencing, and incidental restoration. The pricing proposal contains over 150 line items spanning traffic control, sediment control, removal work across multiple categories, culvert installation in concrete and PVC, riprap and matting, water system adjustments, dewatering, and unspecified work contingencies. Quantities range from individual elements to 99,000 square feet of erosion control matting. Tree work must be performed by ISA Certified Arborists per ANSI A300 standards. Standard specifications reference Pinellas County Supplemental Specifications, Pinellas County Utilities Department Standard Technical Specifications, and FDOT Standard Specifications for Road and Bridge Construction.

To qualify, contractors must hold either FDOT prequalification in DRAINAGE, GRADING, and RUBBLE RIP RAP work types or a Florida Certified General Contractor license, plus bonding capacity and four professional references for similar work within the past seven years. Bidders must provide a 5% bid bond and performance and payment bonds each equal to 50% of the contract amount. Unit prices must remain firm from contract execution through project completion. The contractor must commence work within 15 calendar days of Notice to Proceed and complete all assigned work within 365 calendar days. Award goes to the lowest responsive, responsible bidder. Permits are obtained on a case-by-case basis per work order; Pinellas County secures known federal and state environmental permits, while the contractor pays FDEP NPDES construction permit fees and obtains other required permits. The contract is subject to federal requirements including OSHA, Buy America provisions, I-9 employment verification, Title VI civil rights compliance, and 2 CFR Part 200 Uniform Guidance. Davis Bacon Act prevailing wage does not apply.