Design services for orange county corrections horizons smoke controls replacement

Orange County, Florida is seeking professional design services for the Corrections Horizons Smoke Controls Replacement project (Y22-811-TA), specifically targeting comprehensive upgrades to the smoke control, building automation, fire alarm, and HVAC systems at the Horizons Building, a high-security inmate facility located at 3741 Vision Boulevard in Orlando. The procurement requires a consultant to provide full design services including schematic design, design development, construction documents, permit services, bidding assistance, and construction administration. Key project objectives include designing a dedicated smoke control system separate from existing HVAC infrastructure, integrating fire protection systems, installing a new firefighter's smoke control panel, and implementing a computer-based monitoring system. A non-mandatory pre-proposal conference is scheduled for Monday, April 25, 2022, via Webex Events, with sealed electronic proposals due by 4:00 PM on Thursday, May 19, 2022, through the OpenGov Procurement portal. Evaluation criteria will likely include the consultant's ability to design within the $7,000,000 construction budget and capacity to modify designs if cost estimates exceed budgetary constraints.

The contract includes specific minority/women-owned business enterprise (M/WBE) participation requirements, with a participation goal of 27% of the contract value. Additional bonus points are available for hiring dislocated workers and service-disabled veterans, indicating a preference for diverse and socially conscious bidders. The total estimated project cost is $700,000 for design services, with an associated construction budget of $7,000,000. Orange County will secure separate contracts for special inspection, commissioning, and cost estimating services, which suggests potential opportunities for additional vendors. Respondents are required to submit proposals electronically via the OpenGov e-Procurement Platform, with hand-delivery, mail, telephone, fax, or email submissions explicitly prohibited. The project scope necessitates technical expertise in high-security facility design, fire protection systems, building automation, and compliance with current code requirements.