DAS Building 5 Insulation

Collier County, Florida is seeking proposals for the DAS Building 5 Insulation project, a construction initiative focused on improving the building envelope of Kennel Building 5 at the Domestic Animal Services Campus. The primary objective is to create a rodent-resistant interior and establish an effective air barrier between building sections using Huntsman Building Solutions HEATLOK HFO EZ Closed-Cell Spray Foam insulation. Contractors will be required to install three 2-inch lifts of spray foam on vertical walls and two 2-inch lifts on the ceiling, with three potential alternates including installing owner-provided stainless steel rodent-proof mesh, using rigid board insulation with an R-28 value, and applying an intumescent coating to meet building code requirements. The solicitation was released on September 13, 2024, with a non-mandatory pre-proposal meeting scheduled for September 25, 2024, at 7610 Davis Blvd. Vendors must submit questions by September 27, 2024, with final responses expected by October 8, 2024, through the Collier County Procurement Services Online Bidding System. Evaluation will focus on responsiveness and lowest quote, with vendors required to complete a comprehensive questionnaire and provide detailed insurance documentation.

Potential bidders must meet specific qualification requirements, including comprehensive insurance coverage with defined limits for workers' compensation, employer's liability, commercial general liability, and automobile liability. There are no explicit set-aside designations or restrictions for disadvantaged enterprises mentioned in the documentation. Vendors must be registered with E-Verify, have a valid Sunbiz registration, and provide a W-9 form. While no specific budget range is explicitly stated, the project appears to be structured as a one-time purchase with firm pricing. Insurance requirements are stringent, with vendors needing to provide certificates naming Collier County as an additional insured and ensuring 30-day cancellation notices. For projects exceeding $200,000, Performance and Payment Bonds must be submitted for 100% of the contract award amount, with surety companies rated "A-" or better. Subcontractors must also meet the same insurance requirements and provide corresponding certificates to the county.