Corrections Phoenix Smoke Control And Building Automation Systems Replacement

Orange County, Florida is seeking sealed electronic bids for the Corrections Phoenix Smoke Control and Building Automation Systems Replacement project (Y23-731), targeting the replacement of smoke control and building automation systems across Buildings A, B, and C at the Orange County Corrections Phoenix Building located at 3883 Vision Blvd., Orlando. The comprehensive project involves replacing existing pneumatic control systems with digital direct control (DDC) systems, upgrading fire alarm and smoke control panels, installing new motorized damper actuators, replacing electric duct heaters, and integrating new building automation system controllers. Key technical objectives include ensuring comprehensive smoke zone control, maintaining building safety protocols, and meeting UL 864, NFPA 72, and local code requirements. The project requires a BAS contractor with at least three years of established manufacturer relationship and a local support facility within 50 miles. A non-mandatory pre-bid conference and site visit was scheduled for October 10, 2022, and sealed electronic offers will be accepted through the OpenGov Procurement portal until 4:00 PM on December 8, 2022. The contract timeline includes 335 consecutive calendar days for substantial completion and 365 consecutive calendar days for final completion from the official Notice to Proceed.

The procurement includes specific Minority/Women Owned Business Enterprise (M/WBE) participation requirements, with an overall goal of 17% of the contract value designated for M/WBE subcontractors and suppliers. Bidders must demonstrate good faith efforts to meet these goals and provide documentation of outreach to certified M/WBE firms. Performance and payment bonds are required, with a 10% bid bond mandatory at submission. The estimated project budget is $1,500,000.00, and the contract will be awarded to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder. Bidders must submit various certifications, including a Drug-Free Workplace Form and E-Verification Certification, and provide detailed references demonstrating experience with similar commercial projects, particularly in high-security facilities. The new building automation system must be web-based, support open communication protocols like BACnet, and provide comprehensive monitoring, reporting, and control capabilities. The contractor will be responsible for providing 36 months of future software system upgrades and maintaining an adequate supply of replacement parts.