Comprehensive Mechanical Systems Maintenance and Repair Services - Bronson Animal Disease Lab

The Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services is requesting competitive bids for comprehensive maintenance, repair, and operational support of mechanical systems at the Bronson Animal Disease Diagnostic Laboratory in Kissimmee, with sealed bids due October 15, 2026, and a mandatory pre-bid site visit on September 29, 2026, at 10:00 a.m.

The scope covers HVAC, boiler, hot water, walk-in cooler, exhaust fan, pump, and building automation systems across multiple campus buildings. The contractor must respond to routine service requests within forty-eight hours and emergency requests within two hours of notification. Key qualifications include an active Florida Chapter 489 license, EPA Universal Refrigerant Certification for technicians, and proficiency with Distech building automation systems. The contractor must submit three verifiable references from similar projects within the last five years and provide written service reports within seven business days for preventative maintenance and five business days for routine or emergency calls.

Pricing shall be submitted on a quarterly firm fixed-price basis inclusive of all labor, materials, travel, tools, consumables, and covered parts for preventative maintenance, routine service, and emergency service. The contractor must also provide labor rates for additional services outside the scope or for excluded parts. The initial contract term is three years with options to renew for three additional one-year periods under the same terms. The Department anticipates a single award to the responsive and responsible vendor with the lowest total annual price.

Insurance requirements include general liability of $1,000,000 each occurrence / $2,000,000 aggregate, automobile liability of $300,000, and workers' compensation coverage. Financial penalties apply for late service reports ($50–$100 per day) and failure to meet response time requirements ($100 per occurrence). Public bid opening is scheduled for October 16, 2026, at 10:00 a.m.