Resurfacing, Resealing, Restriping

The School Board of Pinellas County, Florida, is soliciting bids for a comprehensive pavement resurfacing, sealing, and restriping project under solicitation number 26-CD-031, with proposals due by August 4, 2026. The contract, estimated at $300,000, covers asphalt resurfacing, crack sealing, coal tar emulsion sealing, base material placement including shell and reclaimed concrete, installation of concrete car bumpers and speed tables, pavement markings, herbicide application, and surface cleaning, all performed in accordance with FDOT and federal specifications such as R-P-355e and ASTM D-490. Work is scheduled to begin September 1, 2026, and conclude by August 31, 2027, with the possibility of three 30-day extensions at the District’s discretion, during which pricing may be adjusted based on changes to the CPI-U index, requiring contractors to pass along any decreases or face default. All performance must occur at various school facilities within Pinellas County, with deliveries restricted to operational hours and prohibited during school holidays, and the Walter Pownall Service Center serving as a designated receiving point. Contractors must comply with stringent requirements including full Level 2 background screening under the Jessica Lunsford Act for all personnel accessing school property during school hours, registration in the E-Verify system, and mandatory submission of certifications including a Drug Free Workplace Certificate, Sworn Statement regarding criminal history, DEBARMENT FORM AD-1048, and a Certificate of Insurance showing $1 million per occurrence/$2 million aggregate commercial general liability coverage or $5 million if the contract exceeds $500,000, along with $300,000 auto liability and workers’ compensation as required by Florida law. Bidders must submit evidence of five comparable large paving projects completed within the past five years, documentation of continuous business operation under the same legal entity for five years, and valid Florida paving or general contractor’s licenses, with all submissions required through the OpenGov e-Procurement Portal; no paper bids will be accepted. Contractors must accept Visa and Mastercard purchasing cards without surcharges, remove and dispose of all packaging after installation, and ensure all work meets strict performance standards including 15-mil wet film thickness for pavement markings, seal coat application rates of 0.08–0.12 gallons per square yard, and 95%