High Point Community Park (PID 002998A) ARPA

Pinellas County is soliciting bids for the High Point Community Park project (PID 002998A), a comprehensive park development funded through the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA). The project involves constructing a community park located at 5999 150th Avenue N in Clearwater, Florida, with extensive infrastructure and recreational amenities including multi-purpose fields, basketball courts, lighting, a playground, walking trail, picnic shelter, and restroom facilities. The procurement is a Construction Invitation to Bid (ITB-C) with a two-step qualification process requiring bidders to submit qualification documents by February 27, 2024, and final bid submissions by March 14, 2024. A non-mandatory site visit was scheduled for February 15, 2024. The project has a contract completion time of 510 consecutive calendar days from the notice to proceed, with liquidated damages of $1,352.57 per calendar day for late completion. Contractors must provide comprehensive documentation, including geotechnical reports, permits, insurance certificates, and compliance forms, and demonstrate capability through past project references and financial stability.

The county has established a 10% Small Business Enterprise (SBE) participation goal, requiring subcontractors to be located in Pinellas, Hillsborough, Pasco, or Manatee Counties and meet specific revenue and employee count criteria. Contractors must comply with various federal, state, and local regulations, including E-Verify requirements, Davis-Bacon Act wage standards, and web accessibility guidelines. The project requires performance and payment bonds, comprehensive insurance coverage, and adherence to strict safety and technical specifications. While a specific project budget is not explicitly stated, the comprehensive nature of the project suggests a significant investment in community infrastructure. Contractors must provide general liability insurance of at least $1 million, automobile liability insurance of $1 million, and workers' compensation insurance. The project will be awarded to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder, with careful evaluation of technical capabilities, past performance, and compliance with all specified requirements.