Forida Department of Transportation Manatee Operations 14000 State Rd. 64 E Bradenton, FL 34212…

The Florida Department of Transportation issued contract EP555336 to replace heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC) systems at its Manatee Operations facility located at 14000 State Road 64 East, Bradenton, Florida. The contract, valued at $30,000.00, was awarded on June 11, 2026, with a completion deadline of June 30, 2026. The scope of work encompasses the removal of two existing mini-split HVAC systems and their replacement with two new Mitsubishi 3-ton multi-head systems operating at 208-230 volts, each equipped with two wall-mounted cassettes.

The contractor is responsible for all removal and installation activities, including decommissioning existing line sets, utilizing existing condenser pads and electrical connections, installing new refrigerant line sets and control wiring with protective covers, and repositioning air handlers to consolidate three units in the data room and one unit in the adjacent mechanical room. The scope additionally requires proper evacuation and leak testing of all equipment, system startup, and maintenance of clean and safe working conditions throughout the performance period. Work must be completed Monday through Thursday, 7:00 a.m. to 5:30 p.m., with final completion required by June 30, 2026.