Pricing_Proposal26-0306(reference_only).pdf

This is a pricing proposal document for an Invitation to Bid for Construction (ITB-C #26-0306) issued by Pinellas County, Florida for the STAR Center Air Handling Unit replacement project located at 7887 Bryan Dairy Road, Largo, Florida. The project requires the full replacement of three chilled water air handling units: one roof-mounted AHU-104 and two indoor units (AHU-161 and AHU-162) located on a hanging structural platform that will be consolidated into a single unit. All replacement units must include new Direct Digital Controls integrated with the existing fiber optic backbone system utilizing Niagara4 supervisory software and BACnet communication protocols. Deliverables encompass equipment supply, installation, demolition of existing units, new ductwork and piping connections, electrical connections to 460V three-phase power, condensate drainage systems, and comprehensive controls integration in compliance with the 2023 Florida Building Code and ASHRAE 52.2 standards. The procurement follows a two-step qualification and bidding process with a mandatory Step 1 Qualification Submittal deadline of March 10, 2026 at 3:00 PM and Step 2 Bid Submission deadline of March 26, 2026 at 3:00 PM. A mandatory pre-bid conference and site visit is scheduled for March 4, 2026 at 10:00 AM, followed by a mandatory Microsoft Teams pre-bid conference on March 10, 2026 at 3:30 PM. The contract term requires work commencement within 15 consecutive calendar days of Notice to Proceed and completion within 365 consecutive calendar days, with work limited to regular business hours (7:00 AM to 7:00 PM) Monday through Friday except for roof-mounted equipment operations scheduled for weekends between Friday 5:00 PM and Monday 7:00 AM.

The pricing proposal utilizes a lump sum contract structure with one line item covering all equipment, materials, labor, and permitting for the three-unit replacement. Bidders must include a $10,000 contingency line item for unforeseen conditions and provide an unspecified hourly labor rate for additional work if needed. A 5 percent bid bond is required with proposal submission, and upon award, contractors must furnish performance and payment bonds each equal to 100 percent of the agreement amount. Partial payments will be made as work progresses with 5 percent retainage until final completion and acceptance. Pinellas County has established a Small Business Enterprise (SBE) participation goal of 3 percent of contract value, with subcontractors required to be selected from Pinellas, Hillsborough, Pasco, or Manatee Counties. Qualified contractors must demonstrate factory authorization as a Niagara4 system provider, minimum five years' experience with Niagara4 systems, three factory-trained technicians on staff, and local service capability, with submission of at least four customer references for similar projects. All contractors and personnel requiring facility access must comply with St. Petersburg-Clearwater International Airport security requirements including TSA regulations, SIDA training, and airport badging. Contractors must maintain Workers' Compensation insurance, Commercial General Liability at $1,000,000 per occurrence, and Business Automobile Liability at $1,000,000 combined single limit, and must complete mandatory compliance affidavits including E-Verify registration, Common Carrier Attestation, Human Trafficking Affidavit, and Foreign Country of Concern Affidavit.