Pinellas County Opengov #23-0440-ITB-C STEP 2

Mullet Creek Channel B Erosion Control; PID 003894A STEP 2

The Pinellas County Board of County Commissioners awarded a construction contract to Keystone Excavators, Inc. for the Mullet Creek Channel B Erosion Control project. The contract, identified as 23-0440-ITB-C, has a total value of $3,389,822.50 and involves erosion control construction services, including bank stabilization, floodplain expansion, and habitat restoration in Pinellas County, Florida. The project aims to prevent erosion and sedimentation issues by armoring the creek's sides and bottoms, maintaining flood protection levels, and creating a floodplain expansion area to reduce flooding risk, improve water quality, and restore wildlife habitat. The work is scheduled to commence on or before October 27, 2023, and must be completed within 365 consecutive calendar days, ending on October 26, 2024. The contract includes detailed roadway and drainage pay items, various construction services, and a Small Business Enterprise participation goal of 11%. Funding is provided by the American Rescue Plan Act and the Local Infrastructure Sales Surtax, with the project budgeted in the FY24-FY29 Capital Improvement Plan.

Description

This project provides bank stabilization to prevent erosion and sedimentation issues in Mullet Creek Channel B by armoring the sides and bottoms of the creek. The design stabilizes the creek while maintaining flood protection level of service and creates a floodplain expansion area to reduce flooding risk, improve water quality, and restore wildlife habitat. The contract was awarded to Keystone Excavators, Inc. for $3,389,822.50 with all work to be completed within 365 consecutive calendar days. The project is funded by the Local Infrastructure Sales Surtax (Penny) and American Rescue Plan Act.

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