Pinellas County Opengov #22-0143-CP-MJ

Pinellas County Awards Multi-Year Contract for Boardwalk, Fishing Pier, and Observation Tower Improvements

Pinellas County has awarded a multi-year contract to Bayshore Construction, Inc. for countywide improvements to boardwalks, fishing piers, and observation towers at various park locations: - Government Buyer: - Pinellas County Board of County Commissioners, Public Works Department, and Purchasing and Risk Management Division - Awardee and Vendors: - Bayshore Construction, Inc. (prime contractor) - Products and Services Requested: - Removal and replacement of decking, handrails, stringers, joists, and wooden piles - Rehabilitation and improvement of boardwalks, fishing piers, and observation towers - Complete construction services including all labor, materials, and equipment - Work performed on an as-needed, annual basis across multiple county park sites - Notable Requirements: - Two-step bid process with prequalification for marine construction - 10% Small Business Enterprise (SBE) subcontracting goal - Compliance with local, state, and federal laws, including environmental and labor regulations - FEMA grant provisions for hurricane-related repairs - Insurance, bonding, and E-Verify compliance required - Unit prices adjustable annually based on Producer or Consumer Price Index (max 5%) - Funding and Contract Value: - Funded by the Local Infrastructure Sales Surtax (Penny for Pinellas) and Capital Improvement Program - Original contract: $5,914,075.50; total with amendments: $9,856,792.50 - Period of Performance: - Initial term of 3 years, extended by 2 years for a total of 5 years - Work to be completed by July 14, 2027 - Places of Performance and Key Locations: - All work performed at various Pinellas County park locations - Contracting and payment offices located in Clearwater, FL

Description

This contract involves the rehabilitation and improvement of countywide boardwalks, fishing piers, and observation towers in Pinellas County, Florida. The work includes removal and replacement of decking, handrails, stringers, joists, and wooden piles at various county park locations to update existing structures to current standards and codes, thereby increasing public safety and extending facility lifecycles. The project duration is from May 25, 2022, to July 14, 2027, with a total awarded amount of $9,856,792.50 after amendments. The contract is funded by the Local Infrastructure Sales Surtax (Penny for Pinellas) and managed by Pinellas County Public Works Department.