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 AHU -104, -161, -162 Replacement project located at 7887 Bryan Dairy Road, Largo, Florida. The project requires the full replacement of three air handling units: one roof-mounted chilled water AHU-104 and two indoor chilled water units (AHU-161 and AHU-162) that will be consolidated into a single new unit. All replacement units must include new Direct Digital Controls integrated with existing Niagara4 supervisory software and BACnet communication protocols connected to the facility's fiber optic backbone. The scope includes demolition of existing equipment, supply and installation of factory-equipped air handler units with accessories and warranties, new ductwork and piping connections, electrical connections to 460V three-phase power, condensate drainage systems, and comprehensive controls integration. The 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 Step 1 Qualification Submittal deadline is March 10, 2026 at 3:00 PM and the Step 2 Bid Submission deadline is March 26, 2026 at 3:00 PM. Upon award, the contractor must commence work within 15 consecutive calendar days and complete all work within 365 consecutive calendar days, with work limited to regular business hours (7:00 AM to 7:00 PM) Monday through Friday unless otherwise approved.

The pricing proposal utilizes a lump sum contract structure with one line item for all equipment, materials, labor, and permitting required to complete the three AHU replacements and control system integration. An unspecified hourly labor rate table is provided for unforeseen conditions and a $10,000 contingency allowance is included. Bidders must submit a 5 percent bid bond with their proposal and, upon award, furnish performance and payment bonds each equal to 100 percent of the agreement amount. Pinellas County has established a 3 percent Small Business Enterprise (SBE) participation goal 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, along with at least four customer references for similar projects. All contractors and personnel must comply with St. Petersburg-Clearwater International Airport security requirements including TSA Regulation 49 CFR 1542 with criminal background checks, SIDA training, and airport badging. Contractors must maintain comprehensive insurance coverage including Workers' Compensation, 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 for E-Verify registration, Common Carrier Attestation, Human Trafficking Affidavit, and Foreign Country of Concern Affidavit.