FY2025-2027 Countywide Pavement Preservation - Rebid

Pinellas County is seeking a contractor for the FY2025-2027 Countywide Pavement Preservation project through a two-step qualification and bidding process. The procurement aims to address roadway conditions by implementing a comprehensive pavement preservation program involving traffic control, milling, resurfacing, and potential road base reconstruction on designated existing roadways. Contractors must be pre-qualified with the Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) in Flexible Paving and Hot Plant-Mixed Bituminous Courses. Qualification submittals are due by July 8, 2025, with final bid submissions required by July 24, 2025. The project requires providing temporary and permanent pavement markings, with careful coordination to minimize disruptions to traffic, pedestrian safety, school crossings, and local business operations. Evaluation criteria will focus on the lowest responsive and responsible bidder, with contractors required to demonstrate extensive documentation including FDOT qualification letters, bonding capacity, project references, and comprehensive insurance coverage.

The procurement includes a 10% Small Business Enterprise (SBE) participation goal, providing opportunities for smaller contractors to participate in the project. Contractors must complete an SBE Compliance Form and demonstrate their ability to meet or exceed the small business participation requirements. The total contract value is not to exceed $16,000,000.00, with work to be assigned through specific Work Orders on an as-needed basis. Insurance requirements are comprehensive, including workers' compensation, commercial general liability, automobile liability, excess liability, and pollution legal liability coverage. The contract period spans fiscal years 2025-2027, with a mandatory 18-month warranty period for completed work. Contractors must comply with E-Verify requirements, provide detailed project documentation, and adhere to all local, state, and federal regulations. The project will cover multiple road types, including arterials, collectors, and local roads, with specific focus on pavement milling, asphalt resurfacing, and road marking across Pinellas County.