Pipes, Reinforced Concrete, PVC, Precast Slabs & Related Materials

Pinellas County, Florida, has issued an Invitation to Bid (ITB) #23-0204-ITB for a materials-only contract covering pipes, reinforced concrete, PVC, precast slabs, and related materials for stormwater drain maintenance and repair in unincorporated county areas. The procurement seeks to establish a 12-month contract with potential for one additional 12-month extension, focusing on infrastructure materials with a maximum work depth of five feet. Bidders are required to submit comprehensive responses through the OpenGov procurement website by February 23, 2023, at 3:00 PM Eastern Time, with no mandatory pre-bid conference or site visit required. The contract will be awarded to one or more bidders by Group, with participants required to bid all items within a single Group to be considered. Pricing adjustments will be allowed quarterly for the remaining nine months, with increases/decreases not exceeding 8% based on specific Producer Price Indexes for metals, concrete products, and plastics pipe manufacturing. All materials must conform to Florida Department of Transportation standard specifications, and deliveries will be accepted only Monday through Thursday, 7 am to 5 pm, at the Public Works Department location in Clearwater.

The procurement does not explicitly indicate specific set-aside designations or restrictions for disadvantaged enterprises. Vendors must complete various compliance documents, including an E-Verify Affidavit confirming that all employees hired after January 1, 2021, have their work authorization verified through the E-Verify system. The contract includes an unspecified materials allocation of $25,000 to provide flexibility for minor related materials not explicitly listed, which requires prior county approval. Potential bidders must provide vendor references, demonstrating experience in similar contract services, with the explicit instruction that Pinellas County Government references will not be accepted. While specific award values are not definitively stated, the contract structure suggests a materials procurement approach with unit pricing and potential for significant infrastructure-related purchases. Vendors must also provide a certificate of insurance, complete an E-Verify affidavit, and submit forms such as a W-9 and vendor references, indicating a comprehensive qualification process for potential contractors.