FY 2026 Pavement Preservation Package 3

Pinellas County is soliciting bids for the Fiscal Year 2026 Pavement Preservation Package 3, a comprehensive roadway improvement project involving milling and resurfacing five local neighborhood locations totaling approximately 47.12 lane miles. The Invitation to Bid (ITB-C #25-0072) requires contractors to perform roadway preservation work, including mobilization, maintenance of traffic, asphalt concrete resurfacing, milling existing pavement, and installing pavement markers and painted markings. Bidders must be either pre-qualified with the Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) in the Flexible Paving work class or submit detailed qualification documentation demonstrating project experience. The solicitation was released on May 14, 2025, with the question submission deadline set for May 16, 2025, and proposal submissions due on May 22, 2025, at 3:00 pm. Contractors must complete all work within 210 calendar days, with liquidated damages of $1,434.66 per calendar day for project delays. The evaluation will focus on selecting the lowest responsive and responsible bidder, with comprehensive insurance coverage requirements and technical specifications from Pinellas County Public Works and FDOT standards.

The contract includes a 7% Small Business Enterprise (SBE) participation goal for subcontractors, emphasizing opportunities for smaller businesses. Contractors must comply with E-Verify requirements, confirming work authorization for all employees hired after January 1, 2021. The engineer's estimated project cost is $5,021,370.74, with a base bid of $4,611,370.74 and an additional $410,000 allocated for unspecified work and utilities. Bidders must provide a bonding letter, detailed project references, and at least three reference letters for similar-sized projects. The contract includes a comprehensive 18-month warranty period, during which the contractor is responsible for addressing any defects or issues with the completed work. Payment will be structured with 5% retention until satisfactory project completion, and the county offers an optional ePayables credit card program for faster payment processing. Contractors must also submit various compliance documents, including an SBE Compliance Form, E-Verify Affidavit, and performance and payment bonds to ensure project integrity and legal compliance.