Stormwater Starkey Facility M10 Modification (PID 003900A) - ARPA Funded

Pinellas County is seeking a contractor for the Stormwater Starkey Facility M10 Modification project, an infrastructure improvement initiative designed to retrofit an existing stormwater management facility. The project involves constructing two stormwater treatment ponds west of Tall Pines Drive and a weir in the Starkey M10 Mitigation facility to enhance water quality treatment and maintain existing flood protection levels within the Starkey Road Watershed. Potential contractors must complete a two-step qualification process, either by being pre-qualified with the Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) in drainage and grading work types or by submitting detailed qualification documentation. The bid was released on December 8, 2023, with a question submission deadline of December 15, 2023, and a proposal submission deadline of December 28, 2023, at 3:00 pm. The contract has a completion time of 548 consecutive calendar days, with liquidated damages of $1,223.97 per calendar day for delays. Contractors will be evaluated based on their qualifications, including previous project experience, references, and ability to meet technical specifications outlined in the comprehensive project documentation.

The project includes a Small Business Enterprise (SBE) participation goal of 11%, requiring contractors to engage SBE-qualified firms for subcontracting or construction services. Contractors must provide a Minority/Women Owned and Small Business Utilization Report upon project completion, detailing all contractors and subcontractors who performed work. The project is funded through multiple sources, including the Penny for Pinellas program, Southwest Florida Water Management District (SWFWMD), and American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funds, with the total expected project capital expenditure below $10,000,000. Specific insurance requirements include commercial general liability, workers' compensation, automobile liability, and pollution legal liability insurance with various coverage limits. Contractors must comply with federal grant regulations, including equal employment opportunity and non-discrimination requirements. While a specific award value is not explicitly stated, the project involves significant earthwork, with an estimated 32,533 cubic yards of excavation and 129 cubic yards of embankment, suggesting a substantial infrastructure investment.