FY 2024 Pavement Preservation Package 2

Pinellas County is seeking bids for the FY 2024 Pavement Preservation Package 2, a comprehensive roadway improvement project involving four paving locations totaling approximately 31.2 miles of roadway, including one arterial and three local neighborhood projects. The Invitation to Bid for Construction (ITB-C) was released on September 15, 2023, with key dates including a question submission deadline of September 29, 2023, and a proposal submission deadline of October 10, 2023, at 3:00 pm. Qualified contractors must either demonstrate pre-qualification with the Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) in flexible paving or provide comprehensive contractor references, with the contract requiring completion of all work within 330 calendar days. The project involves detailed specifications for pavement preservation, including Superpave Asphalt Concrete installation, milling existing asphalt pavement, and utility adjustments. Contractors will be evaluated based on being the lowest responsive and responsible bidder, with liquidated damages of $1,308.69 per calendar day for project delays.

The contract includes a 7% Small Business Enterprise (SBE) participation goal, with SBE firms defined as local businesses independently owned and not dominant in their field, located in specific Florida counties, with annual sales not exceeding $3 million for service providers or $8 million for construction service providers. Contractors must submit an SBE Compliance Form detailing subcontractors and materials suppliers. The project requires extensive insurance coverage, including general liability, workers' compensation, automobile liability, and pollution legal liability, with Pinellas County named as an additional insured. Contractors must comply with various requirements, including E-Verify system registration, web content accessibility guidelines, and providing performance and payment bonds. While a specific total project budget is not explicitly stated, the comprehensive nature of the project and the detailed pricing proposal suggest a significant infrastructure investment, with potential for substantial contractor compensation based on the extensive roadway improvements and multiple project areas outlined in the bid documents.