217047 Plant City Lighting

The State of Florida, Department of Military Affairs (DMA) is soliciting bids for a lighting upgrade project at the Plant City Readiness Center-FMS 5 facility located in Plant City, Florida. The project involves the removal of existing light fixtures, including wall packs and pole-mounted luminaires, as well as the removal of existing light poles. The scope of work includes the installation of new light poles with concrete bases, new LED lighting fixtures, and photocells. The work also includes minor excavation for underground conduit burial and boring for the new light pole bases, as well as all related electrical work. The project must be substantially complete within 30 calendar days of the Notice to Proceed, and the estimated construction cost is between $100,000 and $140,000. Sealed bids are due on September 25, 2024, and a non-mandatory pre-bid meeting and site visit will be held on September 9, 2024. The contract will be awarded to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder.

Minority Business Enterprises (MBE) and Veteran Owned companies are encouraged to participate in this Invitation to Bid (ITB). The project is funded by State Fiscal Recovery Funds (SFRF) made available through the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA), and contractors must obtain a Unique Entity Identification (UEID) from SAM.gov. The state has not identified any incumbent vendors or current contractors for this project. Bidders must be licensed, qualified contractors in the state of Florida and are subject to debarment and suspension regulations.