CEP & NSCEP Chiller Overhauls

The Central Florida Tourism Oversight District (CFTOD) is issuing an Invitation to Bid (ITB) for the CEP & NSCEP Chiller Overhauls project. The scope of work includes providing turnkey services for motors, compressors, and condenser tubes for York-manufactured centrifugal chillers at the Central Energy Plant (CEP) and the North Studios Central Energy Plant (NSCEP) located in Orange County, Florida and Lakeland City, Florida. The work includes removing and inspecting the motors, compressors, and condenser tubes, with worn parts to be machined or replaced as necessary. Bidders must demonstrate prior experience with similar chiller equipment. The bid due date is December 1, 2023, and the contract award will be announced on December 6, 2023. The project schedule includes a Notice to Proceed on December 13, 2023 and Final Completion by April 15, 2024.

The CFTOD will provide bid preferences for BuyLocal, Veteran, and Opportunity Zone qualified vendors per its procurement policy. The basis of award will be the grand total of the bid items, with the potential for two separate contracts to be awarded to the same bidder. The ITB does not specify any existing incumbent vendors or contractors, nor does it provide any details on award values or budget ranges. Detailed insurance, safety, and contract requirements are included in the ITB documentation.