Drawings.pdf

This Drawings file supports Orange County, Florida's solicitation for the Orange County Convention Center Restroom Renovation Project (Y26-728), a comprehensive construction and renovation procurement. The project encompasses extensive 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 includes 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 across three tiers of finish levels based on usage patterns. Sealed electronic bids are due by 4:00 PM EST on Thursday, April 2, 2026, via the OpenGov e-Procurement Platform, with questions due by Friday, February 27, 2026 at 4:00 PM EST. A non-mandatory pre-bid meeting and site visit were scheduled for February 20, 2026 at 10:30 AM and 11:00 AM respectively. Work must commence within 14 days of the Notice to Proceed, with Substantial Completion required within 1,095 consecutive calendar days and Final Completion within 1,125 consecutive calendar days. Liquidated damages are assessed at $500 per day for failure to achieve Substantial Completion and $250 per day for failure to achieve Final Completion.

The estimated project cost is $24,628,852.00, with the contract award made to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder. Respondents must submit a Bid Bond of at least 10 percent of the total estimated contract amount and provide Payment and Performance Bonds equal to the full contract amount upon award. Required insurance coverage includes 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. Qualifications require demonstrated experience with 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 in existing conditions. The project incorporates LEED Existing Building (LEED O&M) and EIC sustainability requirements emphasizing low-emitting materials and water conservation fixtures with maximum 1.6 GPF toilets and 0.35 gpm faucets, targeting 50 percent construction waste landfill diversion. Work is restricted to 6:00 PM to 6:00 AM Monday through Friday to accommodate ongoing convention center operations, with contractors required to provide 24/7 fire watch staffing during system shutdowns and utilize the County's e-Builder platform at an annual cost of approximately $2,050. Orange County extends a Service Disabled Veteran Business Ordinance preference allowing up to 3-8 percent bid preference depending on contract value. Mobilization costs are capped at 2.5 percent of the contract price.