Directional Boring & Hand Trenching

The School Board of Pinellas County, Florida, is soliciting bids for directional boring and hand trenching services to support the installation and repair of underground utilities including sprinkler systems, potable water, sewer, storm drainage, and fiber optics across its school and administrative facilities. The contract is structured as a Firm Fixed Price arrangement under a Lowest Price Technically Acceptable (LPTA) evaluation model, where the award will go to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder who meets all mandatory technical, legal, and compliance requirements. Work is scheduled to begin on July 29, 2026, with a base performance period ending July 28, 2027, and the possibility of up to three 30-day extensions at the government’s discretion. All work must comply with Florida State Requirements for Educational Facilities, OSHA standards, and specific Pinellas County School Board Division 22 and 26 specifications, with strict site restoration requirements including 95% compaction and full debris removal. Performance locations span various sites within Pinellas County, with key coordination handled through the Walter Pownall Service Center in Largo. All contractors and subcontractors must comply with stringent background screening under the Jessica Lunsford Act, requiring Level 2 fingerprinting through FDLE and FBI checks, and all personnel must display a valid Florida Public Schools Contractor badge while on-site. Bidders must submit a sworn statement under Section 287.133, proof of E-Verify enrollment, a certificate of insurance meeting district standards, and documentation confirming their ability to accept electronic payments through the district’s ePayments program. Failure to comply with any of these requirements will render a bid nonresponsive. The contract explicitly prohibits work by unapproved personnel, unauthorized direction from non-designated staff, and scope changes without formal change orders. Pricing is submitted across scenario-based line items for pipe sizes and work tasks, though specific unit and extended prices remain unfilled in the solicitation; the estimated contract value for protest bond purposes is $250,000. Proposals must be submitted via the OpenGov Procurement portal by June 12, 2026, using only the official bid forms, with mandatory attachments including a debarment form, contractor license, and sworn statement. No formal options, contract administration data, or detailed packaging specifications are provided beyond general expectations for material handling and disposal.