Pinellas County Keller Water Treatment Plant 60" Valve Insertion (PID 005224A)

Pinellas County is seeking a contractor for the Keller Water Treatment Plant 60" Valve Insertion project (PID 005224A), a critical infrastructure improvement initiative located in North Pinellas County, Florida. The project requires the installation of a 60" gate valve and a 42" bypass at the Keller Water Treatment Plant to address emergency shutdown capabilities in the existing water transmission main. Bidders must be pre-qualified with the Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) or provide alternative qualification documentation. The project involves installing approximately 20 linear feet of 60" steel pipe, 93 linear feet of 42" ductile iron pipe bypass, tapping sleeves, valves, and associated infrastructure components. The bid was released on September 9, 2025, with a question submission deadline of September 12, 2025, and proposal submissions due by September 18, 2025, at 3:00 PM through the OpenGov platform. Contractors will be evaluated based on lowest responsive, responsible bid, with a contract period of 210 consecutive calendar days from the Notice to Proceed and liquidated damages of $1,428.40 per calendar day for late completion.

The procurement includes a 10% Small Business Enterprise (SBE) participation goal, requiring contractors to demonstrate compliance with minority and small business involvement requirements. Bidders must provide comprehensive documentation, including FDOT qualification letters, bonding letters, reference projects, and detailed insurance coverage meeting specific county requirements. The total project budget is estimated at $2.55 million, funded through the Water Capital Improvement Program (CIP) Fund across fiscal years 2025-2026. Insurance requirements are extensive, including workers' compensation, commercial general liability, automobile liability, pollution legal liability, and professional liability insurance with specific coverage limits. Contractors must comply with E-Verify system requirements, Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) guidelines, and web content accessibility standards (WCAG 2.0). The project involves coordination with Tampa Bay Water, Pinellas County Utilities, and Duke Energy, with strict environmental protection and site restoration requirements.