Pinellas County is soliciting bids for a comprehensive infrastructure upgrade project at the South Cross Bayou Advanced Waste Reclamation Facility, specifically involving the replacement of generator controls and switchgear. The project (Bid No. 25-0073-ITB-C) entails removing and replacing two switchboard line-ups, including utility circuit breakers, generator circuit breakers, feeder circuit breakers, group mounted devices, and automatic failover systems. This is Phase 2 of a four-year program targeting replacement of 12 electrical switchgear units, with the current phase focusing on Switchboards BLA and BLB in the Generator 2 Building. The procurement follows a two-step qualification process, requiring contractors to submit detailed qualifications including a bonding letter, project experience, and reference letters. Key deadlines include a mandatory site visit on February 13, 2025, at 1:00 PM, with question submissions due by February 14, 2025, at 3:00 PM. Step 1 Bid submissions are due February 18, 2025, at 3:00 PM, and Step 2 Bid submissions are due March 6, 2025, at 3:00 PM. The contract will be awarded to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder, with a contract time of 450 consecutive calendar days and liquidated damages of $1,612.43 per calendar day for late completion.
The project includes Small Business Enterprise (SBE) participation guidelines and requires contractors to comply with local, state, and federal regulations, including E-Verify requirements. Contractors must provide comprehensive insurance coverage, including workers' compensation, commercial general liability, excess liability, and cyber risk liability insurance. The project is internally funded by Pinellas County and will be performed at the South Cross Bayou Advanced Waste Reclamation Facility. The total contract value is $2,032,000, with significant allocations for switchgear replacement ($1,854,000), mobilization ($113,000), building permit allowance ($15,000), and unspecified funds ($50,000). The engineering design is by Engineer Design Technologies Corp., and the project aligns with the county's strategic objectives of workforce safety, infrastructure investment, and efficient service delivery. Contractors will be responsible for providing temporary generator power, maintaining plant operations during construction, and ensuring minimal disruption to the existing facility, with a focus on installing sophisticated electronic components including MasterPact MTZ circuit breakers and an automatic failover system with a touchscreen HMI.