FY 2026 Pavement Preservation Package 2

Pinellas County is seeking qualified contractors for the FY 2026 Pavement Preservation Package 2, a comprehensive roadway infrastructure improvement project involving five local neighborhood resurfacing projects totaling approximately 44.26 lane miles. The Invitation to Bid (ITB) requires contractors to be pre-qualified with the Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) in Flexible Paving work types or submit detailed qualification documentation demonstrating similar project experience. The procurement will follow a two-step qualification process with key submission deadlines: questions are due by April 22, 2025, Step 1 proposal submissions are due April 29, 2025, and Step 2 submissions are due May 15, 2025. Contractors must complete the entire project within 210 calendar days and provide comprehensive documentation including FDOT qualification letters, bonding capacity, reference projects, and compliance forms. The project involves detailed roadway preservation tasks such as mobilization, maintenance of traffic, asphalt concrete applications, pavement milling, pavement markings, and utility adjustments across multiple neighborhood locations. Evaluation criteria will include technical qualifications, project experience, financial capacity, and compliance with specified requirements.

The county has established 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 revenue and employee thresholds. Contractors must complete an SBE Compliance Form and demonstrate their ability to meet these participation requirements. The project includes a contingency of $400,000 for unspecified work and $10,000 for utility-related unexpected tasks. While the exact total project value is not explicitly stated, the Engineer's estimated construction cost is $5,984,357.93, with potential daily liquidated damages of $1,434.66 for project delays. Contractors must provide performance and payment bonds, comply with E-Verify requirements, and maintain comprehensive insurance coverage. The procurement documents indicate that the county will use a unit price contract mechanism, with pricing adjusted through a standardized Construction Task Catalog and an Adjustment Factor submitted by bidders.