Pave Strawberry Parking Lot (PID 004570A)

Pinellas County, Florida is seeking a construction contractor for the Pave Strawberry Parking Lot project (PID 004570A) at St. Pete-Clearwater International Airport. The project involves reconstructing and expanding a temporary parking lot into a permanent facility, with comprehensive infrastructure improvements including asphalt paving, stormwater improvements, new light poles, fencing modifications, parking lot entrance/exit changes, and bus shelters. The base bid covers the main Strawberry Parking Lot, with an additive alternate for a south overflow parking lot on Roosevelt Boulevard. Bidders must be pre-qualified with the Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) in specific work types and must attend a mandatory pre-bid conference and site visit on November 2, 2023. Questions from potential bidders are due by November 9, 2023, with proposal submissions required by November 21, 2023, at 3:00 pm. The project requires a total of 180 consecutive calendar days for completion, with liquidated damages of $2,000 per calendar day for delays beyond the specified completion time. Evaluation criteria will include pricing, contractor qualifications, and compliance with project specifications.

The procurement includes a Small Business Enterprise (SBE) participation goal of 5% for subcontractors, with specific requirements for contractor qualifications and documentation. Bidders must provide comprehensive insurance coverages, including workers' compensation, general liability, automobile liability, and pollution legal liability. The project requires strict compliance with airport security protocols, including background checks and security badge requirements for all personnel accessing the Airport Operations Area (AOA). Funding is equally split (50/50) between the Airport Capital Improvement Program (CIP) budget and an FDOT Grant, with the total project budget encompassing multiple line items including specialized equipment such as security systems, parking equipment, and fiber network connections. While no specific incumbent vendor is mentioned, contractors must be prepared to integrate with existing airport systems and comply with Transportation Security Administration (TSA) regulations. The base bid is approximately $353,000, with additional allocations for specialized components like security equipment ($100,000), parking system equipment ($105,000), and fiber/network connections ($15,000).