Y26-805-OCCC_NS_BLDG._CHILLED_WATER_SYSTEM_UPGRADE_-_SIGN-IN_SHEET_-_Day_2.pdf

This is a sign-in sheet from Day 2 of a bidders' conference for Orange County, Florida's Design-Build RFP Y26-805-RC, soliciting proposals for a chilled water system upgrade at the Orange County Convention Center North-South Building. The project encompasses the removal and replacement of existing chilled water lines, valves, pumps, insulation, and supports, converting from victaulic couplings to welded piping systems, along with engineering design, permitting, construction, commissioning, startup, training, and closeout services. Sealed responses are due October 15, 2026 by 4:00 PM EST via the OpenGov e-Procurement Platform. Non-mandatory site visits are scheduled for September 24-25, 2026 at 9:00 AM at the South Building, with a non-mandatory virtual pre-proposal conference held on September 21, 2026 at 11:00 AM. Questions are due September 30, 2026 by 5:00 PM EST. The Design-Build Firm selected will have 1,140 consecutive calendar days from Notice to Proceed for substantial completion and 1,170 days for final completion.

The estimated total project cost is $77,147,255.73, comprising a design budget of approximately $5,047,016.73 and a construction budget of $72,100,239.00. Liquidated damages are assessed at $500.00 per day for substantial completion delays and $250.00 per day for final completion delays. This is a two-step selection process requiring respondents to achieve a minimum of 165 points in Step One (Statements of Qualifications) to advance to Step Two for technical and price proposals. Key personnel, including a Professional Engineer-licensed Project Manager, Project Engineer, and Construction Manager, must each demonstrate three similar projects completed within the past 20 years involving commercial renovation work with chilled water or hydronic piping replacement exceeding $1 million in total project cost. Work is anticipated 6:00 PM to 6:00 AM, seven days per week, subject to approval for exceptions, with the facility remaining operational throughout the project duration.