Sanitary Sewer CIPP Rehabilitation – Various Locations (PID 001933DEF)

Pinellas County, Florida is soliciting bids for the Sanitary Sewer CIPP Rehabilitation project (PID 001933DEF), a comprehensive infrastructure improvement initiative targeting gravity sewer mains across six municipalities including Tarpon Springs, Palm Harbor, Curlew City, Bardmoor, Kenneth City, and Belleair & Belleair Bluffs. The project involves cleaning, video inspecting, and installing cured-in-place pipe (CIPP) in existing small to medium diameter (8" - 18") gravity sewer mains, with the primary objectives of reducing infiltration and extending the pipe system's life by at least 50 years. Bidders must undergo a two-step qualification process, either by being pre-qualified with the Florida Department of Transportation or by providing comprehensive documentation demonstrating project capability. The bid was released on January 12, 2024, with questions due by January 24, 2024, and proposal submissions required by January 30, 2024, at 3:00 pm. Evaluation will consider factors such as adjustment factors for different work categories, with a weighted methodology that includes 60% weight for non-secure areas during normal working hours, and the remaining 40% distributed across other work conditions and non-pre-priced tasks.

The procurement includes a Small Business Enterprise (SBE) participation goal of 10% for subcontractor involvement, providing opportunities for smaller businesses to participate in the project. Contractors must comply with extensive insurance requirements, including general liability, workers' compensation, automobile liability, and pollution legal liability, with specific minimum coverage amounts. The contract has a completion time of 1,095 consecutive calendar days and includes a 24-month guarantee period for all work performed. While no specific incumbent vendor is mentioned, the project requires detailed documentation including E-Verify compliance, trench safety certifications, and comprehensive references demonstrating experience with similar municipal infrastructure rehabilitation projects. Though the exact project budget is not explicitly stated, the pricing proposal includes detailed line items for various work activities, with unspecified work categories ranging from approximately $31,000 to $152,000 across different work plans, suggesting a potentially significant infrastructure investment by Pinellas County.