Administration Center HVAC Chiller Plant Upgrades

Orange County, Florida is requesting sealed bids for Administration Center HVAC Chiller Plant Upgrades (Project Y26-753) with bids due July 30, 2026 at 4:00 p.m. EST, submitted electronically through the OpenGov e-Procurement Platform. A Service Disabled Veteran Business (SDVB) preference applies, with preference percentages ranging from 8% for bids up to $100,000 down to 3% for bids greater than $5,000,000.

The scope includes replacement of chiller plant equipment with new high-efficiency chillers and a variable primary pumping system at the Orange County Administration Center, 400 E South Street, Orlando, Florida 32801. Bidders must provide references for similar projects completed; the County reserves the right to request supplemental references from the three lowest bidders.

The estimated project cost is $3 million. Mobilization costs shall not exceed 5% of the estimated total base bid. A bid bond, payment bond, or performance bond is required, with bid security of at least 10% of the total estimated contract amount. Unit prices must include all incidental project costs, including mobilization, maintenance of traffic, insurance, bonds, overhead, and profit. The County will pay for permits, licenses, and fees imposed by Orange County agencies; the selected respondent must procure and pay for all permits and licenses required by the State of Florida, state agencies, and other local governmental entities.

Contractors must maintain comprehensive insurance coverage including workers' compensation, commercial general liability, business automobile liability, and builders' risk insurance with limits based on contract amount. All respondents must comply with E-Verify employment verification requirements and maintain a policy of nondiscrimination in compliance with all applicable federal and state laws and Orange County ordinances.

A non-mandatory pre-bid meeting and site visit are scheduled for July 8, 2026, at 10:00 a.m. and 10:30 a.m. respectively. The deadline for submitting questions is July 15, 2026, at 5:00 p.m. EST. Public opening of bids will be held at the next scheduled Procurement Public Meeting following the submission deadline (Wednesdays or Fridays at 9:30 a.m.). The County reserves the right to award one contract to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder, with price and other factors considered.