FY2025-2027 Countywide Pavement Preservation

Pinellas County is seeking a comprehensive roadway preservation contractor for the FY2025-2027 Countywide Pavement Preservation program, a multi-year infrastructure improvement initiative. The project involves milling, resurfacing, and potential road base reconstruction across various roadway types including arterial, collector, and local roads throughout Pinellas County. Contractors must be pre-qualified with the Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) in Flexible Paving and Hot Plant-Mixed Bituminous Courses, or submit detailed qualification documentation demonstrating technical expertise and financial stability. The solicitation requires extensive documentation including FDOT qualification letters, bonding capacity proof, and reference projects from similar infrastructure work. Key project dates include questions due by April 4, 2025, and proposal submissions required by April 10, 2025, at 3:00 pm, with the contract term spanning fiscal years 2025-2027 and a total project completion timeline of 730 consecutive calendar days after receiving the Notice to Proceed. The project scope encompasses traffic control measures, temporary and permanent pavement markings, and coordination to minimize disruptions to local traffic, pedestrian safety, school crossings, and business operations.

The procurement includes a 10% Small Business Enterprise (SBE) participation goal, requiring contractors to complete an SBE Compliance Form detailing subcontractor information and work allocations. Insurance requirements are comprehensive, with coverage types including Workers' Compensation, Commercial General Liability, Automobile Liability, and Pollution Legal Liability, with total coverage limits ranging from $500,000 to $2,000,000. Liquidated damages are established at $1,434.66 per calendar day for project delays, and contractors must provide performance and payment bonds each for 100% of the contract amount. The total contract amount is not to exceed $25,000,000, with work to be executed through individual Work Orders authorized by the Engineer. Contractors must use the E-Verify system to confirm work authorization and are responsible for obtaining necessary permits, including a Pinellas County Habitat Management Permit. The county will evaluate bids using a weighted distribution across different work categories, including considerations for secure and non-secure areas during and outside normal working hours.