Notice_of_Intent_to_Sole_Source_07-25-2023.pdf

This is a Notice of Intent to Sole Source procurement document issued by Pinellas County, Florida's Administrative Services Purchasing & Risk Management Division for the replacement of generator controls and switchgear at the South Cross Bayou Advanced Water Reclamation Facility. The project involves the removal and replacement of four 3200-ampere draw-out generator circuit breakers and six 2000-ampere draw-out feeder circuit breakers in two 277/480-volt, 3-phase, 4-wire switchgear lineups, each with a 6000-ampere main bus rating, along with removal of six free-standing, floor-mounted generator/engine control cabinets. The work also includes installation of new Schneider Electric MasterPact MTZ circuit breakers and Modicon M580 Programmable Logic Controllers with comprehensive software programming. Interested contractors must submit convincing technical data demonstrating their ability to meet or exceed stated requirements by the specified deadline through the OpenGov portal. Step 1 qualification submittals are due March 19, 2026, at 3:00 p.m., with a non-mandatory pre-bid conference scheduled for March 11, 2026, at 9:00 a.m. Step 2 sealed bids are due March 31, 2026, at 3:00 p.m. Contract performance shall not exceed 450 consecutive calendar days from the Notice to Proceed, with liquidated damages assessed at $1,352.17 per calendar day for non-completion.

Contractors must demonstrate FDOT prequalification in electrical work or provide documentation of at least three previous projects of similar scope with owner references. A 4 percent Small Business Enterprise (SBE) participation goal has been established, specifically targeting installation of wire and conduit between switchboards and generator control enclosures. Insurance requirements include Workers' Compensation ($500,000 per employee), Commercial General Liability ($1,000,000 per occurrence/$2,000,000 aggregate), Excess or Umbrella Liability ($2,000,000), and Cyber Risk Liability ($1,000,000), with all policies issued by AM Best A-VIII or better rated companies. Bidders must provide a bid bond equal to 5 percent of the base bid and performance and payment bonds each at 100 percent of the contract value. The pricing proposal template references a permit allowance of $15,000 and a work line item of $418,000. The County will retain 5 percent of monthly payments until final completion and acceptance, with net 45-day payment terms available through the county's ePayables credit card program in accordance with Florida's Local Government Prompt Payment Act.