Logan Utilities Operation Center Building (PID 005222A)

The Logan Utilities Operation Center Building project, identified as PID 005222A, is a solicitation by Pinellas County’s Utilities Department in Florida for professional engineering services to design and provide construction-phase support for a new one-story, approximately 13,000-square-foot facility at 1620 Ridge Road S. in Largo. The building will serve dual purposes as administrative offices for about 30 county employees and as an Emergency Operations Center capable of accommodating up to 310 occupants during storm events, with critical infrastructure including a new generator and fuel tank. The project is partially funded through the Hazard Mitigation Grant Program (HMGP), imposing federal compliance obligations under FEMA and DHS directives, including adherence to 2 CFR Part 200, mandatory disclosures for fraud or conflicts of interest, and strict record access provisions. The contract requires full compliance with federal laws including the Contract Work Hours and Safety Standards Act, Americans with Disabilities Act, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act, and Florida’s public records statute, while prohibiting use of DHS branding without prior authorization. The scope of services spans an 1,100-day period divided into a 365-day design phase and a 735-day construction phase, commencing upon receipt of a written Notice to Proceed. Proposals must be submitted via the OpenGov portal in Standard Form SF 330 format, limited to 100 total pages with SF 330 components capped at 50 pages, and must include mandatory attachments such as the W-9 form, E-Verify Affidavit, Small Business Enterprise Status Form, and Disclosure of Lobbying Activities. Offerors must demonstrate certification as a Pinellas County SBE or minority business to receive points, and firms with offices in Pinellas, Manatee, Hillsborough, or Pasco counties receive additional scoring. Evaluation criteria emphasize qualifications and experience of the firm and team (weighted at 425 points), prior county contract volume (50 points), location (25 points), and minority or SBE status. Bonding requirements include a 5% bid bond and 100% performance and payment bonds. Insurance mandates require Pinellas County to be named as an additional insured. Payment terms follow Florida’s Prompt Payment Act with net 45-day terms, and invoices must adhere to strict formatting rules for submission to the Finance Division. All deliverables must be in electronic format, and professional liability coverage must extend three years