Corrections Uninterrupted Power Supply (UPS) Systems Replacement

Orange County, Florida is procuring a comprehensive Corrections Uninterrupted Power Supply (UPS) Systems Replacement project (Solicitation Y23-749) involving electrical infrastructure upgrades across multiple correction facility buildings, including Video Visitation, Sheriff Operations, Cassady, and existing water control facilities located at 3855 South John Young Parkway in Orlando. The project requires replacing existing UPS systems with new centralized UPS equipment, including installation of 40kW and 60kVA UPS systems, new panels, maintenance bypass panels, battery cabinets, and a 1500kW natural gas generator. Electrical work must strictly comply with NFPA 70, NFPA 72, and Florida Building Code standards. A non-mandatory pre-bid meeting was held on January 3, 2023, with potential bidders having opportunities to submit questions until January 6, 2023. Electronic sealed responses are required through the OpenGov e-Procurement Platform by 4:00 pm EST on March 2, 2023, with an estimated project cost of $444,000.00. Contractors must demonstrate technical expertise in electrical systems, maintain facility operational continuity, and perform work primarily during normal business hours (7 a.m. to 5 p.m., Monday through Friday).

The solicitation includes a Minority/Women Owned Business Enterprise (M/WBE) participation goal of 1% of the contract value, requiring contractors to demonstrate Good Faith Effort in meeting these requirements. Bidders must provide performance and payment bonds for 100% of the contract amount and comply with E-Verify employment eligibility requirements. The project allows potential service-disabled veteran business enterprise preferences and requires comprehensive documentation of bidder qualifications, including references for similar projects. Contractors must provide detailed workforce information and maintain specific insurance coverage. The contract timeline specifies 365 consecutive calendar days for substantial completion and 395 consecutive calendar days for final completion from the Official Notice to Proceed date. Potential bidders represented at the site visit included companies such as Florida Critical Power LLC, Echo ED Corp, Ben Line Electric, M&M Electric, Cafe Construction, and ACF Sandy Systems, indicating a competitive bidding environment for this critical infrastructure improvement project.