Cocoa Police Department HVAC Renovations

The City of Cocoa, Florida is requesting sealed bids for removal and replacement of three Split System DX air conditioning units at the Cocoa Police Department located at 1226 West King Street, with bids due September 4, 2026 at 3:00 p.m. EST and a mandatory pre-bid conference on August 13, 2026 at 10:00 a.m. EST at Cocoa City Hall. A 5% local preference applies to Brevard County contractors with physical business addresses within the county and a valid local business tax receipt issued at least six months prior to bid submission.

The scope includes removal and replacement of three units with all associated electrical work, controls integration, HVAC ductwork modifications, refrigerant line sets, condensate drainage, testing, balancing, and commissioning. The contractor must handle structural support modifications if needed, site cleanup, and provision of warranty documentation and as-built drawings. Work must commence within ten days of Notice to Proceed, achieve substantial completion within 240 calendar days, and reach final completion within 30 calendar days after punch list approval.

Bidders must hold a Florida general contractor license and demonstrate a minimum of five years of experience in similar work. Bid security equal to 5% of total bid price is required, with performance and payment bonds equal to 100% of the contract amount due within fifteen calendar days of award. City Council approval is anticipated in September 2026.

Liquidated damages range from $956 to $2,712 daily depending on total contract value. All work must comply with federal, state, and local codes, including EPA refrigerant handling regulations. Written questions are due August 20, 2026 at 5:00 p.m. EST. Attendance at the mandatory pre-bid conference is required for bid consideration.