The recent water system master plan identified improvements to this booster station as a priority to address overall condition, performance, and increase resiliency of the facility to meet operational expectations and current industry standards. The county has recently undergone multiple water quality improvement and booster station upgrade projects starting at the north end of the county and working its way downstream to the south. The gulf beach water booster station is the next location within the pinellas county capital improvement program scheduled for upgrades. Improvements will include a new two-story building, replacement of booster pumps, motors, new variable frequency drives, electrical delivery system, chemical feed system and either portable or permanent generator power with automatic and/or manual transfer switch. The design improvements incorporate the mitigation of flood and storm surges and improved security for the overall resilience and safety of the facility.
The project is based on findings from the Preliminary Engineering Report (PER) of May 2024 that developed and evaluated seven (7) alternatives, from A to G, for improving multi modal transportation access and safety.
This is a two-step construction invitation to bid for a work-order contract under which each work order is a standalone project. The work covers emergency open-channel drainage repairs in Pinellas County, including restoring channel slopes, removing trees and storm debris, erosion control, fill, sodding, vegetation trimming, and fencing. Pinellas County set the Step 1 qualification deadline for September 24, 2026, and the Step 2 bid-submission deadline for October 20, 2026, at 3:00 p.m. Eastern Time.
Sole Source:If the solution is truly proprietary and essential and over $150,000, work with the department and purchasing to prepare a Non-Competitive Oversight justification.
Coops:Frequently procures through OMNIA Partners, Sourcewell, and NASPO ValuePoint; you can gain access through the Starbridge reseller & contract-vehicle platform — reach out to your Starbridge contact to pursue onboarding.
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Pinellas County, FL occasionally approves sole source awards for proprietary technology over the $150,000 threshold. Practical steps: position the product as unique and essential, partner with the end-user department to build the business case, and collaborate with the purchasing office to prepare the formal justification required by the Non-Competitive Oversight Committee.
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Board meetings and strategic plans from Pinellas County
Forward Pinellas Board Board Meeting
Date: Oct 14, 2026Type: Meeting mention
The board discussed amendments to the transportation improvement program, including projects related to ferry dock reconstructions at St. Pete Pier and Dunedin Marina, bridge replacements, and capital discretionary funds for a third ferry vessel. The meeting also addressed public hearing items regarding land use applications for the cities of St. Petersburg and Safety Harbor. Additionally, the board reviewed a significant proposal to streamline the countywide plan map amendment process, aiming to reduce the frequency of public hearings for specific types of land use adjustments.
Penllis County Board of Adjustment and Appeals Hearing
Date: Sep 2, 2026Type: Meeting mention
The board hearing addressed three specific variance requests. The first case involved an after-the-fact variance for a six-foot high non-decorative fence surrounding a vegetable garden. The second case concerned a setback variance for the construction of an attached accessory dwelling unit. The final case addressed two variance requests for the replacement of an existing inground pool and the installation of a pool screen enclosure.
Local Planning Agency Public Hearing
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The Local Planning Agency met to discuss and review proposed amendments, including a future land use map amendment and a development agreement for a 4.82-acre property located on US Highway 19. The project involves a proposed self-storage facility, with considerations for conservation easements, building limitations, and a capped impervious surface ratio along Curlew Creek. Staff provided a presentation on the site's environmental features, traffic impacts, and compatibility with the surrounding mixed-use character, ultimately recommending approval to the Board of County Commissioners.
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