Repairs, Electric - Industrial Equipment (Utilities)

Pinellas County, Florida is seeking qualified electrical, utility work, and underground utilities electrical contractors for a comprehensive electrical repairs and maintenance contract for industrial equipment through Bid No. 25-0328-ITB-C. The procurement focuses on installation and repairs of electrical hardware and wiring, encompassing assembling, installing, testing, and maintaining electrical systems across county utilities facilities. Contractors must be pre-qualified with the Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) in electrical, utility, and underground utilities work, with comprehensive insurance requirements including workers' compensation, commercial general liability, and pollution legal liability coverage. The solicitation was issued on April 18, 2025, with key deadlines including a question submission deadline of May 9, 2025, and a proposal submission deadline of May 20, 2025 at 3:00 pm. Work will be performed through individual work orders issued on a rotating basis, requiring contractor response within three working days, except in emergencies, with each assignment subject to prior County approval and detailed documentation.

The contract includes a mandatory 10% Small Business Enterprise (SBE) participation goal, providing opportunities for smaller businesses to participate in the procurement. Contractors will be evaluated and awarded based on being the lowest responsible and responsive bidder, with compensation determined by submitted unit prices and actual work completed. While specific total contract value is not explicitly stated, the pricing proposal indicates estimated labor hours including 7,000 standard electrician hours, 1,000 overtime/emergency electrician hours, 6,500 standard helper/apprentice hours, and 1,000 overtime/emergency helper/apprentice hours. Additional pricing categories cover equipment rentals such as bucket trucks, auger pole trucks, ground penetrating radar, and miscellaneous repair parts. The contract appears designed to provide flexible, ongoing electrical maintenance services for Pinellas County Utilities Department, with potential for a multi-year engagement and the ability to issue work orders as needed to support critical infrastructure maintenance and repair.