FY25 Pavement Preservation Package No 1

Pinellas County is seeking qualified contractors for the FY25 Pavement Preservation Package No. 1, a comprehensive roadway infrastructure project involving milling, resurfacing, and infrastructure improvements across four distinct locations totaling approximately 34.98 lane miles. The project encompasses one collector roadway and three local neighborhood groups, including specific areas like Highlands Boulevard, Local Groups 81 & 82, Local Group 88, and Local Group 121. Contractors must be pre-qualified with the Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) in flexible paving or provide alternative qualification documentation. The procurement process is a two-step bid submission with key deadlines: questions are due by June 28, 2024, with initial bid submissions on July 2, 2024, and final submissions on July 18, 2024. The contract duration is 210 calendar days, with liquidated damages of $1,434.84 per calendar day for delays. Work includes mobilization, maintenance of traffic, asphalt concrete applications, milling existing pavement, pavement markers, and various painted markings. Evaluation will focus on responsiveness, contractor qualifications, and compliance with specified technical requirements.

The county has established a 5% Small Business Enterprise (SBE) participation goal, encouraging participation from smaller and disadvantaged businesses. Contractors must comply with specific insurance requirements, including general liability, workers' compensation, and pollution legal liability coverage. The project will utilize the Construction Task Catalog with unit prices, and bidders will submit adjustment factors to determine pricing. The estimated construction cost is $5,681,820.08, with funding sourced from the Capital Improvement Program and Transportation Millage Capital Resurfacing Program. Contractors must complete an E-Verify Affidavit confirming work authorization verification and comply with Florida Statutes regarding employee eligibility. Performance and payment bonds are required, and contractors must provide comprehensive documentation including references, financial capacity proof, and corporate structure verification. The county reserves the right to correct arithmetic errors and will calculate the final award based on submitted adjustment factors, with no guarantees of work distribution proportional to the initial bid calculations.