CIP_Restroom_Renovation_Parking_Pass.pdf

This is a parking pass and site visit notification document for the Orange County Convention Center Restroom Renovation Project (Y26-728), issued by Orange County, Florida for a comprehensive construction and renovation procurement. The project encompasses the renovation of 79 restrooms throughout the North-South Building of the Orange County Convention Center located at 400 E South Street, Orlando, Florida 32801. The scope of work includes extensive upgrades to flooring, ceilings, walls, fixtures, finishes, structural steel, lighting, fire sprinklers, fire alarm devices, speakers, access panels, restroom accessories, plumbing fixtures, HVAC distribution, and ceiling-hung toilet partitions, with three tiers of finish levels based on usage patterns. A non-mandatory pre-bid meeting and site visit are scheduled for February 20, 2026 at 10:30 AM and 11:00 AM respectively at the North-South Building. Sealed electronic bids must be submitted through the OpenGov e-Procurement Platform by 4:00 PM EST on either March 17, 2026 or April 2, 2026 (two deadline dates are referenced in the documents). The question submission deadline is Friday, February 27, 2026 at 4:00 PM EST. The contract award will be made to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder, with work to commence within 14 days of the Notice to Proceed, Substantial Completion required within 1,095 consecutive calendar days, and Final Completion within 1,125 consecutive calendar days.

The estimated contract cost is $24,628,852.00. Respondents must submit a Bid Bond of at least 10 percent of the total estimated contract amount and demonstrate references of at least three similar projects completed within the past 20 years, including at least one project with seven or more restroom renovations in active public spaces with plumbing reroute experience. Payment and Performance Bonds equal to the full contract amount are required upon award. Comprehensive insurance coverage must include Commercial General Liability of $5,000,000, Business Automobile Liability of $5,000,000, Builders' Risk at 100 percent of completed value, and Contractor's Pollution Liability of $2,000,000. Orange County extends a Service Disabled Veteran Business Ordinance preference allowing up to 3-8 percent bid preference depending on contract value. The project incorporates LEED Existing Building (LEED O&M) and EIC sustainability requirements emphasizing low-emitting materials and water conservation fixtures. Work is restricted to 6:00 PM to 6:00 AM Monday through Friday to accommodate ongoing convention center operations. Liquidated damages are assessed at $500 per day for failure to achieve Substantial Completion and $250 per day for failure to achieve Final Completion. Contractors must comply with E-Verify registration, security badge requirements under Florida Statute 435.03(2), and utilize the County's e-Builder platform for communications and reporting at an annual cost of approximately $2,050, with mobilization costs capped at 2.5 percent of the contract price.