Corrections Mechanical Electrical & Plumbing Upgrades-Building F

Orange County, Florida is seeking sealed electronic responses for a comprehensive Mechanical, Electrical, and Plumbing (MEP) Upgrades project for Building F at the 33rd Street Correctional Facility, located at 3761 Vision Boulevard in Orlando. The project involves a complete replacement of existing systems, including HVAC, building automation, smoke control, and fire alarm systems, with a focus on upgrading and modernizing the facility's critical infrastructure. Bidders must submit responses electronically through the OpenGov e-Procurement Platform by 4:00 pm EST on February 16, 2023, with no alternative submission methods permitted. The project requires a substantial completion timeline of 335 consecutive calendar days and a final completion timeline of 365 consecutive calendar days from the official Notice to Proceed. Qualified contractors must demonstrate experience with similar HVAC system replacements, building automation systems, and fire alarm system installations, and must comply with all technical specifications outlined in the detailed bid documents, which include comprehensive requirements for system design, installation, testing, and integration with existing campus-wide systems.

The procurement includes a 9% Minority/Women Owned Business Enterprise (M/WBE) participation goal, with specific workforce employment requirements of 18% minority and 6% women. Bidders must provide references, performance and payment bonds, and comply with E-Verify employment eligibility verification. The project will require interfacing with existing campus-wide fire alarm systems and integrating new smoke control equipment, with technical specifications developed by Hanson Professional Services Inc. and TLC Engineering Solutions. The estimated project budget is $8,000,000, and the scope includes architectural revisions, plumbing modifications, fire protection updates, and electrical system modifications across all four floors of Building F. Contractors will be responsible for obtaining necessary permits, coordinating inspections, providing shop drawings, and ensuring all systems are fully operational, with a required two-year system warranty and a minimum of 32 hours of comprehensive system orientation training for facility personnel.