Corrections CEP 1 Fire Pump System Replacement

Orange County, Florida is seeking sealed electronic bids for the Corrections CEP 1 Fire Pump System Replacement project (Solicitation Y22-7007), with responses due by 4:00 pm EST on Tuesday, June 14, 2022, through the OpenGov e-Procurement Platform. The project involves a comprehensive replacement of the fire pump system at the Orange County Corrections Complex located at 2400 33rd Street in Orlando, with a total estimated project cost of $805,000. A non-mandatory pre-bid conference and site visit were scheduled for May 20, 2022, with a webex meeting at 10:30 AM and an on-site visit at 1:30 PM. The scope of work includes removing existing fire pump infrastructure and installing a new pre-fabricated fire pump building, including an 8" fire pipe, 4" sanitary pipe, concrete pad, and associated electrical wiring. Contractors must comply with NFPA regulations and provide comprehensive documentation including shop drawings, product data, and field quality control reports. The project requires performance and payment bonds, with a contract time of 180 consecutive calendar days for substantial completion and 210 consecutive calendar days for final completion from the official Notice to Proceed.

The solicitation includes specific requirements for Minority/Women Owned Business Enterprise (M/WBE) participation, with an overall goal of 11% M/WBE subcontractor and supplier participation. Workforce diversity targets are set at 18% minority and 6% women employees, and bidders must demonstrate good faith efforts to meet these goals. Contractors will be required to provide e-verification of employment eligibility and maintain a drug-free workplace. Liquidated damages are established at $150 per consecutive calendar day for failure to complete work within specified timeframes. The project is tax-exempt for construction materials and requires compliance with local and state regulations. Detailed technical specifications provided in the bid documents outline precise requirements for materials, installation methods, and performance standards, with comprehensive engineering drawings prepared by Atkins Global for Orange County Government. The project involves complex infrastructure replacement with specific technical requirements for concrete foundations, electrical systems, and utility connections.