County Service Complex – Merritt Island - Cooling Tower Refurbishment

Closed State & local contract opportunity Posted

Solicitation number
B-2-26-42
State
Florida
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Brevard County Purchasing Services is requesting sealed bids for cooling tower refurbishment at the County Service Complex in Merritt Island under ITB B-2-26-42, with bids due September 14, 2026 at 11:00 a.m. and a pre-bid meeting on August 24, 2026 at 3:30 p.m. at the project site. The work must be completed by November 26, 2026 to remain eligible for Energy Efficiency and Conservation Block Grant (EECBG) Program reimbursement, triggering prevailing wage and Build America, Buy America Act (BABAA) compliance requirements.

The scope includes removal and replacement of structural steel components, cooling tower fill, cooling tower fan motor, and pump motors at 2575 North Courtenay Parkway, Merritt Island, Florida 32953. All new structural steel exposed to exterior conditions must be hot-dipped galvanized per ASTM A123; field connections shall use high-strength A325 or A490 bolts in bearing or slip-critical conditions per AISC methods. The design accommodates a 3,900-pound cooling tower dead load and 156 miles-per-hour wind loads under Florida Building Code 8th Edition (2023). The contractor must provide temporary cooling at no additional expense during refurbishment and obtain an active Class A Air Conditioning Contractor or Mechanical Contractor license and E-Verify registration.

Pricing is lump sum inclusive of all labor, materials, equipment, transportation, and facilities. A 5% bid bond is required at submission; the apparent low bidder must provide a Public Construction Bond equal to 100% of the contract price within ten days of award. Substantial Completion is required within 90 calendar days from Notice to Proceed (including an assumed 14-day permitting period), with Final Completion within 30 calendar days thereafter. Bid prices remain firm for 90 days from opening. Insurance requirements are $1,000,000 combined single limit for General Liability and Auto Liability, plus Workers' Compensation coverage. The contractor must provide one-year equipment and one-year workmanship warranties from Substantial Completion. Questions are due September 3, 2026. This is a non-exclusive contract; the County may assign additional work to approved contractors at its discretion.

Opportunity text

The project consists of furnishing all labor, materials, tools, equipment, and transportation for the Cooling Tower Refurbishment located at the County Service Complex (CSC) - Merritt Island, 2575 North Courtenay Parkway, Merritt Island, Florida 32953. Work includes the removal and replacement of structural steel components, the existing cooling tower fill, the cooling tower fan motor, and the pump motors.

Files

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Inv__Specs.pdf PDF
Attachment_C__Structural_Plan.pdf PDF
Attachment_D__Substitution_Form.pdf PDF
Attachment_A__Draft_Contract.pdf PDF
Attachment_B__Mechanical_Roof_Plan.pdf PDF

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