Pave Strawberry Parking Lot (PID 004570A) - St. Pete-Clearwater International Airport STEP 2

Pinellas County is procuring a comprehensive construction contract for reconstructing and expanding the Strawberry Parking Lot and South Overflow parking lot at St. Pete-Clearwater International Airport through Solicitation Number 23-0593-ITB-C STEP 2. The project involves transforming a temporary parking area into a permanent facility, with construction activities including site surveys, clearing, pavement demolition, excavation, stormwater and pond improvements, drainage infrastructure, utility installations, asphalt and concrete pavement, lighting, signage, bus shelters, security and non-security fencing, parking lot equipment, communications systems, and fiber optics installations. The project will create 1,080 total parking spaces (1,056 regular and 24 handicap) and requires complex technical integration with existing airport systems. Bidders must be pre-qualified with the Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) and provide comprehensive documentation including W-9, E-Verify Affidavit, and other certifications. The bid responses were due on May 11, 2023, at 3:00 PM EST, with a non-mandatory site visit previously held on April 13, 2023, at the airport's 2nd Floor Conference Room.

The procurement includes a Small Business Enterprise (SBE) participation goal of 5%, providing opportunities for smaller businesses to participate in the contract. Contractors must comply with specific insurance requirements, including workers' compensation, commercial general liability, automobile liability, and pollution legal liability insurance. The contract term is anticipated to be 120 consecutive calendar days from the Notice to Proceed, with potential liquidated damages of $2,000 per calendar day for delays and a 12-month warranty period for all work performed. The total project budget is $5,270,045.00, with a 5% bid bond guarantee required. Bidders must demonstrate experience through four similar past projects and provide reference letters, with the county reserving the right to conduct background checks on potential contractors. The project involves complex coordination with airport management, security vendors, and parking system providers, and requires strict adherence to FAA and TSA security regulations and Florida Department of Transportation specifications.