Contract_Documents_(after_notice_of_award_is_issued).zip

This is a contract award document package issued by the Seminole County Board of County Commissioners for Project CC-5294-24/LTT, a turn-key design and installation of an Inergen Fire Suppression system at the Public Safety Building located at 150 Eslinger Way, Sanford, Florida 32773. The project encompasses the removal of existing fire suppression systems and installation of a comprehensive Inergen solution serving Information Technology rooms, including modifications to mechanical, electrical, and fire alarm systems, as well as potential minor interior wall and raised mechanical flooring adjustments. The pre-bid meeting was scheduled for August 16, 2024, at 10:30 a.m., with a question submission deadline of August 21, 2024, at 5:00 p.m. Bid proposals were due August 29, 2024, at 2:00 p.m., with public opening conducted via Zoom meeting. The project requires successful contractors to engage architects and engineers, coordinate all permit applications, and ensure compliance with comprehensive design specifications and construction documents while minimizing disruption to critical IT and communication systems.

The Engineer's estimate for the project is $141,476.00. Bidders must provide bid security equal to 5% of their total bid and demonstrate the ability to perform at least 15% of the total work within their own organization. Liquidated damages are set at $250 per day, with 5% retainage applied to construction progress payments. Contractors must maintain workers' compensation, commercial general liability, business auto, and commercial umbrella liability insurance coverage. The project is subject to federal contract provisions due to potential FEMA funding oversight and requires compliance with public entity crime certifications, non-collusion affidavits, and drug-free workplace requirements. Minority and Women-owned Business Enterprises (M/WBEs) are expressly encouraged to participate. All project records must be maintained for a minimum of three years, and federal provisions must be included in any subcontracts. Prospective bidders are prohibited from contacting Seminole County staff or officials other than the designated contact person.