Water & Sewer Valve Repair, Replacement & Testing

Pinellas County, Florida is seeking a contractor for Water & Sewer Valve Repair, Replacement & Testing Services through an Invitation to Bid (ITB) issued on October 10, 2022. The procurement covers comprehensive valve assessment, fabrication, and repair services for valves ranging from 2 to 120 inches, including gate, butterfly, plug, cone, globe, ball, and sleeve valves within the county's water and wastewater systems. Potential bidders must have a minimum of five years of experience servicing municipalities, OSHA certification, and comply with all necessary permits and licenses. The initial contract term is three years, with options to renew for two additional two-year periods, and work will be performed on an as-needed basis through individual work requests. Key submission deadlines included a November 10, 2022 deadline for written questions and a November 17, 2022 bid submission deadline, with a final addendum extending the bid submission to January 12, 2023 at 3:00 pm EST. The county will award the contract to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder, with evaluation criteria focusing on pricing, qualifications, and overall advantageousness to the county. Contractors must provide a fully staffed crew including a millwright foreman, journeyman, laborer, and safety overseer.

The solicitation does not explicitly indicate specific set-aside designations or restrictions for disadvantaged enterprises. The contract includes comprehensive insurance requirements, mandating coverage for workers' compensation, general liability, automobile, and professional liability insurance with specified aggregate and per-occurrence limits. Pricing will be structured as a lump sum total bid with unit prices adjustable annually based on the Consumer Price Index (CPI), not to exceed 10%. The total estimated budget for parts and repairs is approximately $75,000, with pricing to include standard crew rates for a nine-hour workday on weekdays and separate rates for overtime and premium time on weekends and holidays. Bidders must submit extensive documentation, including insurance certificates, vendor references, OSHA compliance certificates, professional credentials, W-9 form, E-Verify Affidavit, and electronic payment information. Pinellas County reserves the right to add or delete locations and services throughout the contract period, providing flexibility in service delivery and scope.