Constr_Plans_-_Level_4_Combined.pdf

This is a Construction Plans document for Orange County, Florida's West Building Access Control System Replacement project (Y26-727) at the Orange County Convention Center. The project encompasses the replacement, upgrade, and expansion of the existing door access control systems, converting the West Building from a Pegasys access control system to a Lenel system while maintaining existing Lenel infrastructure. The scope of work includes electrical rooms, IDF rooms, mechanical rooms, catwalks, gates, and select perimeter doors throughout the facility, with installation of card readers, door hardware, electronic locks, surveillance integration, fire detection and alarm equipment, and structured cabling systems utilizing Category 6 UTP and fiber optic backbone. Contractors must achieve Substantial Completion within 1,065 consecutive calendar days and Final Completion within 1,095 consecutive calendar days from the Official Notice to Proceed. Sealed bids are due by 4:00 p.m. EST on Thursday, April 2, 2026 (with an alternative deadline of April 9, 2026 noted in subsequent notice), submitted electronically through the OpenGov e-Procurement Platform. A non-mandatory pre-bid conference and site visit is scheduled for March 10, 2026, from 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. at the Orange County Convention Center, West Concourse, Conference Room W323. Questions must be submitted by Wednesday, March 18, 2026 (or March 25, 2026 in the alternative notice), at 5:00 p.m. EST through the OpenGov question and answer module.

The estimated project cost is $14,775,652.00, with bids exceeding $100,000 requiring a bid bond of at least 10 percent of the estimated contract amount. Respondents must submit bids on a lump sum basis and demonstrate a minimum of three similar projects completed within the last twenty years involving access control systems in commercial facilities of at least 30,000 square feet. Service Disabled Veteran businesses may receive a preference of 3 percent to 8 percent depending on bid amount; however, the contract will be awarded to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder. All respondents must comply with E-Verify employment verification requirements, provide proof of applicable Florida contractor licenses, and maintain appropriate state licensing for electrical, low-voltage, and fire alarm certification, along with manufacturer certifications for Siemon communications cabling, Lenel access control systems, and Simplex fire alarms. Work is available seven days per week with contractor hours from 6:00 p.m. to 6:00 a.m., and contractors must comply with strict fire protection protocols including 24/7 fire watch during system shutdowns. Mobilization costs are capped at 5 percent of the estimated base bid total, with progress payments made at 95 percent of earned amounts and 5 percent retainage until completion exceeds 50 percent of contract value. The contractor must utilize the County's e-Builder program for all project communications and submittals at a cost of approximately $2,050 per year per license.