Administration Center Lighting Upgrades

Orange County, Florida is soliciting sealed electronic bids for the Administration Center Lighting Upgrades project (Bid No. Y22-7005) located at 201 South Rosalind Avenue in Orlando. The procurement seeks a comprehensive lighting renovation involving the removal of existing fluorescent fixtures and installation of new LED lighting fixtures with occupancy sensor controls across all five floors of the administration building. The project requires detailed electrical work, including conduit installation, grounding, conductor specifications, and careful coordination to maintain existing building operations with minimal disruption to administrative functions. Electronic bids were due by 4:00 PM EST on July 7, 2022, through the OpenGov e-Procurement Platform, with no alternative submission methods permitted. The project specifications mandate that work be performed during normal business hours (7 a.m. to 5 p.m., Monday through Friday), with potential weekend work coordinated to minimize operational disruptions. Contractors must demonstrate compliance with Florida Building Codes (2020), National Electric Code, and various industry standards from organizations like ANSI, IEEE, and NEMA.

The contract includes specific Minority/Women Owned Business Enterprise (M/WBE) participation requirements, with an overall goal of 23% of the contract value allocated to M/WBE subcontractors and suppliers. Bidders must demonstrate good faith efforts to meet these participation goals and provide documentation of outreach to certified M/WBE firms. The project has substantial completion requirements of 180 consecutive calendar days and final completion within 210 consecutive calendar days from the Notice to Proceed date. The estimated project budget is $1,098,000.00, with bidders required to submit comprehensive documentation including references for similar projects, workforce diversity information, and various certifications. Additional compliance requirements include maintaining a drug-free workplace, e-verification of employee eligibility, and meeting specific insurance and bonding standards. The project will involve careful integration with existing building electrical infrastructure, with a systematic approach to modernizing the building's lighting systems while preserving existing electrical circuits and minimizing operational disruptions.