FY 2026 Pavement Preservation Package 3 Step 2

Pinellas County, Florida is soliciting bids for the Fiscal Year 2026 Pavement Preservation Package 3 Step 2, a comprehensive roadway improvement project targeting five local neighborhood areas encompassing approximately 47.12 lane miles of roadway. The project involves extensive pavement rehabilitation, including milling existing asphalt surfaces, applying Superpave asphalt concrete, installing pavement markers and markings, and performing maintenance of traffic operations. Bidders must be pre-qualified with the Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) in Flexible Paving work types or complete the required qualification forms. The bid is structured as a two-step qualification process, with the Step 2 bid submission deadline set for June 12, 2025, at 3:00 pm. Evaluation criteria include detailed unit pricing for various construction items across five project areas (PID 006217A, 006301A, 005638A, 006581A, and 006582A), with contractors required to submit comprehensive documentation including a W-9, SBE form, Florida Trench Safety form, E-Verify Affidavit, and Bid Bond. The project has a specified construction duration of 210 calendar days, with contractors required to commence work within 15 consecutive calendar days after receiving a written notice to proceed.

The procurement includes a Small Business Enterprise (SBE) participation goal of 7% for subcontractor involvement, with specific requirements for vendor qualifications and documentation. Contractors must comply with E-Verify system requirements, confirming they do not employ unauthorized aliens and have verified work authorization for all employees hired after January 1, 2021. The engineer's estimated probable construction cost is $5,021,370.74, which includes $4,611,370.74 for base bid work and additional allocations of $400,000 for general unspecified work and $10,000 for utility work. Liquidated damages are calculated at $1,434.66 per day in the event of project delays. The project includes provisions for partial payments with 5% retention until satisfactory completion, and contractors must maintain comprehensive insurance coverage for the project duration and two years beyond final acceptance. Bidders will need to demonstrate financial capacity through bonding letters and provide references from previous similar projects, with a focus on contractors experienced in municipal infrastructure maintenance and road rehabilitation.