Special_Conditions.docx

This is a Special Conditions document for Volusia County's Branch Jail Air Handler-Fire Suppression System Removal, Replacement and Upgrade project located at 1300 Red John Drive, Daytona Beach, Florida. The project involves the comprehensive replacement and upgrade of the existing air handling unit infrastructure, fire/smoke damper systems, and related fire suppression controls at the single-story correctional facility. The current HVAC configuration cannot isolate individual pods during smoke or contamination events, and the existing fire/smoke dampers have reached the end of their serviceable life. The building automation and controls system is obsolete and no longer supported by the manufacturer. All personnel working on site must complete a background check, with approximately two weeks required for completion; however, background checks are not required for attendance at pre-bid meetings.

The project addresses deficiencies across mechanical, controls, and fire/life safety systems through a coordinated replacement and upgrade program. Bidders should note that the facility is an operating correctional facility, which necessitates the background check requirement for on-site work. This condition ensures compliance with correctional facility security protocols and operational safety standards while allowing interested parties to attend pre-bid meetings without prior clearance.