Commissioning Services for the Orange County Convention Center Phase 5a Improvements

Orange County, Florida is seeking a Commissioning Agent (CxA) for the Orange County Convention Center Phase 5a Improvements project through a competitive Request for Proposal (RFP) process. The procurement, identified as Y25-801-GO, requires comprehensive commissioning services for multiple building systems including exterior envelope, structure, electric, lighting, interior, plumbing, fire protection, building automation systems, access control, and HVAC. Proposers must submit electronic responses via the OpenGov e-Procurement Platform by 4:00 pm EST on December 12, 2024, with a non-mandatory virtual pre-proposal conference scheduled for November 7, 2024, at 10:00 AM. The Commissioning Manager and Project Engineer must be two different Professional Engineers registered in Florida, with specific requirements for building enclosure commissioning. Key deliverables include design phase services, construction phase services, functional testing, and system performance documentation to meet project specifications and potential LEED certification goals. Evaluation will involve assessing technical capabilities, experience, and proposed approach to comprehensive commissioning services.

The procurement includes a 27% Minority/Women Owned Business Enterprise (M/WBE) participation goal, with additional bonus points available for hiring dislocated workers and registered service-disabled veterans. Respondents must complete a Level 1 (5-year) Florida Department of Law Enforcement (FDLE) background check for all staff and subcontractors, who will require approved photo ID badges for facility access. The estimated project budget is $1,750,000, with the contract anticipated to span 1,401 days and commence around March 2025. Proposers must create a free account on the OpenGov Platform and submit documents in standard formats like Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, or PDF. The project will be awarded to a single bidder, with task orders for design and construction phases to be negotiated after the initial intent to award. Orange County reserves the right to reject non-responsive or improperly submitted offers, emphasizing strict compliance with submission requirements and technical specifications.