Y25-900-RC_Sign_in_Sheet.pdf

This is a sign-in sheet document related to a sealed bid solicitation issued by Orange County, Florida for the Female Detention Center Two Cell Renovations and Complete Domestic Water Piping Replacement project (Y25-790-RC). The project encompasses comprehensive renovation of two isolation cell units and complete replacement of the domestic water piping distribution system at the Female Detention Center located at 400 E South Street in Orlando. The scope includes replacing domestic water lines with Schedule 80 CPVC piping, installing new valves, maintaining existing I-Con electronic plumbing control systems, and enclosing all new piping in inmate areas with 16-gauge stainless steel chases in compliance with Florida Building Code (8th Edition 2023). A non-mandatory pre-bid meeting and site visit were scheduled for July 30, 2025, at 1:00 pm. The question submission deadline is Monday, August 11, 2025, at 5:00 pm EST. Sealed bids were to be submitted electronically through the OpenGov e-Procurement Platform with multiple deadline iterations occurring on August 26, 2025; October 21, 2025; December 18, 2025; March 19, 2026; April 7, 2026; and April 23, 2026, all at 4:00 pm EST. The contract will be awarded to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder, with substantial completion required within 335 consecutive calendar days and final completion within 365 consecutive calendar days from the Notice to Proceed.

The estimated project cost is $4,100,000.00. Payment terms follow Florida's Local Government Prompt Payment Act with 5% retainage on progress payments, which may be reduced after 50% project completion. Bidders must comply with E-Verify requirements, maintain drug-free workplace certification, and submit documentation including professional licenses, references, and workforce demographics. The procurement does not explicitly outline specific set-aside designations or disadvantaged enterprise restrictions. Contractors must demonstrate technical expertise in corrections facility infrastructure upgrades, with particular emphasis on plumbing systems, security infrastructure, and minimal operational disruption during construction. All electronic submissions must be made through the OpenGov e-Procurement Platform; hand-delivered, mailed, faxed, or emailed responses will be rejected.