FY 2026 Pavement Preservation Package 1

Pinellas County is seeking construction contractors for the FY 2026 Pavement Preservation Package 1, a comprehensive roadway infrastructure project involving milling and resurfacing approximately 34.98 lane miles across five locations, including one arterial and four local neighborhood projects. The Invitation to Bid (ITB) #25-0070-ITB-C requires a two-step qualification process for potential contractors, with specific documentation requirements for Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) pre-qualified and non-pre-qualified contractors. The project mandates completion within 210 calendar days, with a bid submission deadline of April 29, 2025, at 3:00 pm. Contractors must demonstrate significant experience, financial stability, and technical competence, providing comprehensive documentation including bonding letters, reference projects, and detailed company information. Evaluation will focus on selecting the lowest responsive and responsible bidder, with contractors required to meet specific insurance requirements, including commercial general liability, workers' compensation, automobile liability, and pollution legal liability coverage.

The procurement includes a 7% Small Business Enterprise (SBE) participation goal, indicating a commitment to supporting smaller local businesses in the contracting process. Contractors must submit performance and payment bonds, with liquidated damages assessed at $1,434.66 per calendar day for project delays. The estimated probable construction cost is $5,606,585.30, with potential budget adjustments and variations across the five project locations. Bidders must complete additional compliance documentation, including E-Verify affidavits, trench safety certifications, and airport security program acknowledgments. The county reserves the right to add or delete project locations and will require detailed pricing proposals that include line items for mobilization, traffic maintenance, signage, asphalt work, milling, pavement markers, and utility adjustments. Potential contractors should be prepared to provide comprehensive documentation demonstrating their ability to successfully execute this extensive roadway preservation initiative.