Corrections video visitation site lighting renovation

Orange County, Florida is soliciting sealed electronic bids for the Corrections Video Visitation Site Lighting Renovation project (Y23-762), targeting the renovation of site lighting at the county's video visitation center located at 3000 39th St, Orlando. The procurement seeks qualified contractors to completely replace existing site lighting infrastructure, including removing current light poles and bollards and installing new LED fixtures at 30 feet above finished grade. The project involves comprehensive electrical system upgrades, site preparation, earthwork, and precise electrical infrastructure installation with specific requirements for conduit, wiring, grounding, and lighting equipment. Electronic proposals must be submitted through the OpenGov e-Procurement Platform by February 2, 2023, at 4:00 pm EST, with a non-mandatory pre-bid meeting and site visit scheduled for January 12, 2023, at the Orange County Corrections Maintenance Conference Room. Prospective bidders are required to have a U.S. government-issued photo ID to attend the site visit, and all questions regarding the solicitation must be submitted via email to Rolando Melo by January 18, 2023, at 5:00 pm EST.

The county has established a 3% Minority/Women Owned Business Enterprise (M/WBE) participation goal for this contract, requiring contractors to demonstrate good faith efforts in subcontractor selection. The project has a contract completion timeline of 180 consecutive calendar days for substantial completion and 210 consecutive calendar days for final completion from the Notice to Proceed date. Bidders must provide performance and payment bonds, maintain appropriate insurance, and comply with county regulations including drug-free workplace and employment verification requirements. The estimated project cost is $250,000, and the contract will be awarded to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder, with Orange County reserving the right to reject any or all bids. Successful contractors must adhere to Florida Building Codes (2020), National Electric Code (2017), and comply with detailed technical specifications covering electrical systems, site preparation, and commissioning requirements, including providing comprehensive documentation such as shop drawings and product data.