FY25 Pavement Preservation Package No 2

Pinellas County is seeking qualified contractors for the FY25 Pavement Preservation Package No. 2, a comprehensive roadway improvement project involving milling and resurfacing approximately 34.65 lane miles across four locations, including one collector road and three local neighborhood projects. The Invitation to Bid (ITB-C) requires contractors to be pre-qualified with the Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) in flexible paving or demonstrate similar project experience. Bidders must submit detailed qualification documents by July 16, 2024, with the full project to be completed within 210 calendar days of contract award. The procurement process is structured as a two-step qualification and pricing evaluation, with contractors required to provide FDOT qualification letters, reference projects, bonding capacity documentation, and compliance forms. Evaluation criteria include contractor qualifications, pricing, and the ability to meet specified technical requirements for roadway milling, asphalt resurfacing, and infrastructure improvements. The project encompasses specific roadways in various Pinellas County neighborhoods, including 49th Street N, Local Group 113, Local Group 56, and Local Group 131, with precise engineering specifications for pavement treatment and restoration.

The contract includes a 7% Small Business Enterprise (SBE) participation goal, providing opportunities for smaller local businesses to participate in the project. Contractors must maintain specific insurance coverage, including general liability, workers' compensation, and pollution legal liability insurance. The estimated construction cost is $5,054,789.86, with liquidated damages set at $1,434.84 per calendar day for project completion delays. Bidders must comply with E-Verify requirements, ensuring all employees have verified work authorization status. The county will require performance and payment bonds for 100% of the contract amount, and contractors must adhere to strict permit and safety regulations, including the Florida Trench Safety Act. Specific contractor qualifications include the ability to handle utility adjustments, drainage management, and complex roadway configurations including intersections, cul-de-sacs, driveways, medians, and turn lanes. The project provides an opportunity for contractors to contribute to Pinellas County's infrastructure improvement and traffic safety initiatives.