South Cross Bayou Electrical Switchgear Replacement (TPA & TPB) PID 004906A

Pinellas County is soliciting bids on electrical switchgear replacement at its South Cross Bayou Advanced Water Reclamation Facility under ITB-C PID 004906A, with Step 1 qualification submissions due August 25, 2026 at 3:00 PM (tomorrow) and Step 2 bids due September 8, 2026 at 3:00 PM. This is a two-step qualification process; award goes to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder. An SBE participation goal of 4% applies, with SBE firms required to be registered with the Pinellas County Department of Economic Development.

The scope includes removal and replacement of two 3200-ampere drawout generator circuit breakers and four 1600-ampere drawout feeder circuit breakers in a 277/480 volt, 3-phase, 4-wire switchgear line-up with 6000-ampere main bus rating. Work encompasses reconditioning and modifying switchgear cells, replacing the back panel, door, and control components in the generator/engine master control cabinet, and replacing doors, back panels, and control components for Generator 3-1 and Generator 3-2 switchgear. The scope also includes removal and replacement of two switchboard line-ups (TPA and TPB), each with utility and generator circuit breakers, group-mounted devices, and automatic failover systems. All equipment, materials, and work are required to achieve complete, fully tested operational systems.

Work is located at the South Cross Bayou AWRF in Pinellas County, Florida. The contractor must commence within 15 consecutive calendar days of written notice to proceed and complete all work within 460 consecutive calendar days. Pricing shall remain firm from contract signing through project completion. A 5% bid bond is required; upon award, the contractor must provide performance and payment bonds each equal to 100% of the agreement amount. Permits are reimbursed at actual cost; license fees are not. A non-mandatory pre-conference and site visit occurred August 18, 2026 at 10:00 AM. Questions were due August 21, 2026 at 3:00 PM. Submittals may not be withdrawn for 120 days after opening. The contractor must maintain E-Verify registration and comply with all federal, state, and local laws, including the Trench Safety Act and OSHA requirements.