Gulf Beach Water Booster Station Improvements (PID 002150A)

Pinellas County Utilities has issued solicitation 26-0794-ITB-C for the Gulf Beach Water Booster Station Improvements (PID 002150A). This project aims to modernize a 1960s-era facility to improve overall condition, performance, and resiliency in accordance with the Water System Master Plan. The scope of work includes the demolition of the existing pump building and the construction of a new two-story, flood-resistant structure to house three pump units, control valves, and a sodium hypochlorite storage and feed system. Additional requirements include parking lot and utility improvements, contaminated soil handling per FDEP reporting standards, and strict adherence to FDOT construction standards for work within the right-of-way. The contract follows a two-step construction process with a substantial completion timeline of approximately 670 to 730 days following the Notice to Proceed. Award will be granted to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder, with a specific Small Business Enterprise (SBE) participation goal of 11 percent. Bidders must provide a bid bond for 5 percent of the base bid, as well as performance and payment bonds for 100 percent of the contract amount. Technical execution requires certified personnel for concrete and masonry quality assurance and compliance with various ASTM and FDOT testing standards. Payment is managed through the Local Government Prompt Payment Act, requiring approved Pay Applications submitted via the Clerk of the Circuit Court and Comptroller.