FY 2024 Pavement Preservation Package 3

Pinellas County is seeking bids for the FY 2024 Pavement Preservation Package 3, a comprehensive roadway improvement project involving milling and resurfacing approximately 36.05 miles of roadway across four distinct locations, including one arterial (Tampa Road) and three local neighborhood group projects. The procurement is a two-step qualification process for construction services, with contractors required to be pre-qualified with the Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) in Flexible Paving or Hot Plant-Mixed Bituminous Courses. Key project requirements include completing all work within 330 consecutive calendar days, with liquidated damages of $1,308.69 per calendar day for delays. Bidders must submit qualifications by November 7, 2023 (Step 1) and November 30, 2023 (Step 2), with a question submission deadline of November 1, 2023. The project evaluation will focus on selecting the lowest responsive, responsible bidder who meets all technical specifications, including comprehensive insurance requirements and adherence to detailed roadway construction standards from Pinellas County and FDOT specifications.

The contract includes a 7% Small Business Enterprise (SBE) participation goal, with SBE firms defined as local businesses in Pinellas, Hillsborough, Pasco, or Manatee Counties that have less than $3 million in annual services revenue or $8 million for construction services. Contractors must comply with E-Verify requirements, ensuring all employees hired after January 1, 2021, have verified work authorization. The project includes a comprehensive 18-month warranty period, during which the contractor is responsible for correcting any defective work. While specific total project value is not explicitly stated, the detailed pricing proposal indicates substantial scope, with extensive line items for milling, asphalt concrete, pavement markers, and traffic maintenance. Bidders must provide performance and payment bonds, demonstrate financial stability, and submit detailed qualification documentation, including contractor references, proof of corporate registration, and evidence of technical capabilities in road preservation and construction projects.