FY 2024 Pavement Preservation Package 1

Pinellas County is seeking qualified contractors for the FY 2024 Pavement Preservation Package 1, a comprehensive roadway improvement project involving approximately 25 miles of paving across four distinct locations, including one arterial and three local neighborhood projects. The solicitation requires electronic bid submissions through OpenGov by September 12, 2023, at 3:00 PM, with a two-step qualification process mandating bidders be pre-qualified with the Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) in Flexible Paving or Hot Plant-Mixed Bituminous Courses. Contractors must provide detailed documentation, including a Qualification Submittal Form, references, and proof of capability to perform road and street construction work. The project involves specific technical requirements for asphalt work, including Superpave Asphalt Concrete specifications, milling existing pavements, and utility-related adjustments. Evaluation criteria will include the submitted adjustment factors for various work categories, with weightings assigned to different project components. The contract has a 330-calendar-day completion timeline, with work to be performed across project areas designated as Bryan Dairy (Project A), Local Group 145 (Project B), Local Group 94 (Project C), and Local Group 62 (Project D).

The procurement includes a 7% Small Business Enterprise (SBE) participation goal, with SBE firms required to be located in Pinellas, Hillsborough, Pasco, or Manatee Counties and meet specific size and revenue criteria. Contractors must comply with extensive insurance requirements, including general liability, workers' compensation, automobile liability, and pollution legal liability coverage, with Pinellas County named as an additional insured. The project requires E-Verify compliance and mandates that contractors do not employ unauthorized aliens. Comprehensive documentation is required, including an E-Verify Affidavit, Airport Security Program compliance (if applicable), and a Trench Safety Certification. While specific budget details are not explicitly stated, the project involves multiple line items for mobilization, maintenance of traffic, asphalt concrete application, milling, and various pavement markings. Performance and Payment Bonds will be required, providing financial guarantees for project completion and protection against potential contractor default. Contractors must be prepared to navigate complex compliance requirements, including habitat management permits, utility adjustments, and strict documentation protocols.