Open Conveyance Contract Maintenance; PID 001922B

Pinellas County, Florida is seeking a contractor for the Countywide Open Conveyance Contract Maintenance Program (Project ID 001922B), a comprehensive maintenance initiative for stormwater management systems. The procurement is a two-step invitation to bid (ITB-C) released on March 3, 2023, with responses due by March 28, 2023, at 3:00 pm. Contractors must be pre-qualified with the Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) in drainage work or provide comprehensive qualification documentation. The contract will cover maintenance activities for open ditches, including vegetation removal, tree and sediment removal, bank restoration, pipe and structure replacement, roadway restoration, and dredging of creeks, ponds, and ditches. Qualifications include demonstrated experience in earthworks, ability to construct FDOT or Pinellas County stormwater structures, and submission of detailed documentation such as vendor information forms, contractor references, and insurance requirements. Bidders must provide at least three reference letters, document up to four similar projects, and demonstrate technical capabilities in maintaining and restoring stormwater infrastructure. Questions regarding the solicitation were to be submitted by March 10, 2023.

The contract includes a 15% Small Business Enterprise (SBE) participation goal, requiring contractors to engage SBE-qualified firms as subcontractors. Bidders must complete the SBE Compliance Form, listing subcontractor details including company names, addresses, contact information, and subcontracted work amounts. The contract term is 730 consecutive calendar days from the Notice to Proceed, with the contractor required to commence work within 15 calendar days of receiving the notice. The estimated total contract budget is $8,000,000, with compensation based on satisfactorily completed work and individual work assignments authorized by the Engineer. Contractors must maintain appropriate insurance, indemnifying Pinellas County, FDOT, and relevant municipalities. The contract will be executed on an assignment-by-assignment basis, with construction limited to a maximum of two individual project locations at a time. Additional requirements include E-Verify compliance for all employees, submission of record drawings, and adherence to specific technical specifications and environmental control measures.