Pump Station 182 Rehabilitation (PID 005221A)

Pinellas County is seeking a contractor for the Pump Station 182 Rehabilitation project (PID 005221A), located in Madeira Beach, Florida. The procurement is an Invitation to Bid (ITB) for comprehensive rehabilitation of an existing master sanitary sewer pumping station, with the primary objective of replacing an existing quadplex pump station with a new triplex pump station. Key deliverables include replacing four 20 hp submersible pumps, installing a fiberglass wet-well liner, reconstructing the concrete lid, rerouting manifold piping above-ground, and upgrading electrical and SCADA monitoring systems. The project requires extensive infrastructure improvements, including a new generator, automatic transfer switch, odor control unit, and necessary piping modifications. Bidders must submit comprehensive qualification documentation, including bonding capacity letters, project experience references, and completed OpenGov forms. The solicitation was posted on August 6, 2025, with bid responses due by August 12, 2025, and project completion expected within 365 consecutive calendar days after receiving the notice to proceed.

The procurement includes Small Business Enterprise (SBE) compliance requirements, mandating specific participation goals for small businesses in the contracting process. Contractors must be qualified to do business in Florida and must complete an E-Verify Affidavit confirming compliance with federal work authorization requirements. The project has a total engineer's estimated budget of $3,756,091.83, with funding allocated across fiscal years 2025 and 2026 from the Sewer Enterprise Fund. Bidders must demonstrate experience with similar municipal infrastructure rehabilitation projects and provide comprehensive background information, including corporate details and references. The project targets addressing severe infrastructure corrosion and preventing potential service interruptions that could impact Madeira Beach sanitary sewer customers. Contractors will be evaluated based on their qualifications, proposed adjustment factors, and ability to meet the technical specifications outlined in the comprehensive project documentation.