Broward County Landfill Split AC Units

Broward County is soliciting bids for removal, replacement, and installation of three split air conditioning units at the Broward County Landfill, with proposals due September 30, 2026 at 2:00 p.m. This solicitation is reserved for Broward County Small Business Enterprise (SBE) firms, though both SBEs and non-SBEs may respond; awards will be made to the lowest responsive and responsible SBE bidder when SBE responses are received.

Vendors must hold a State of Florida Certified Mechanical Contractor license and a Broward County Class "A" Air Conditioning Contractor license (MCE1B) at submittal. The scope comprises three high-efficiency split systems: a 3-ton unit with vertical air handler in the Scale House closet and roof-mounted condenser; a 5-ton unit with vertical air handler in the Admin Conference Room closet and ground-mounted condenser; and a 25-ton unit with vertical air handler in the Administration Building mechanical room and ground-mounted condensers. Acceptable manufacturers are Daikin, Trane, York, or approved equals. Vendors seeking approved equal status must request determination by September 18, 2026 at 5:00 p.m. to aanderson@broward.org. The contractor must complete all installation work within twelve months from purchase order issuance and provide minimum one-year warranty on labor and repairs plus minimum five-year manufacturer's warranty on parts.

If an SBE is awarded, it must self-perform at least 85 percent of work or ensure cumulative SBE/CBE participation reaches 85 percent through certified subcontractors, with liquidated damages of 50 percent of shortfall amount capped at 10 percent of total contract value for noncompliance. Commercial General Liability coverage of $1 million per occurrence and $2 million aggregate, Auto Liability of $1 million, Workers' Compensation at statutory limits, and Installation Floater coverage with maximum $10,000 deductible are required. The County reserves the right to order additional quantities up to 20 percent of original quantities at the same prices within one year of award. All responses must be submitted electronically through BPRO; vendors must comply with anti-human trafficking affidavit, vendor questionnaire, litigation history disclosure, location certification, and security requirements. A local-vendor location preference may apply under Broward County Code Section 1-74.