Design Services For The Orange County Convention Center West Building Access Control Replacement

Orange County, Florida is seeking design services for the Convention Center West Building Access Control Replacement project through a Request for Proposals (RFP) designated as Y23-803-RC. The procurement targets a design consultant to comprehensively replace and upgrade the existing access control systems, with specific objectives to convert the entire system to Lenel technology and expand coverage to include electrical rooms, IDF rooms, mechanical rooms, catwalks, roof access points, vaults, and exterior gates. Electronic submissions were due by 4:00 PM EST on November 22, 2022, through the OpenGov e-Procurement Platform, with a non-mandatory virtual pre-proposal conference previously held on October 18, 2022. The design services will require comprehensive project management, detailed construction document preparation, permitting coordination, and construction administration, with an anticipated project timeline spanning from January 2024 to January 2027. Deliverables must meet the Convention Center's existing certifications, including LEED Gold 2009 O+M, ISO 14001, and APEX/ASTM Certifications, while minimizing disruption to ongoing events and shows.

The contract includes specific set-aside requirements for Minority/Women Owned Business Enterprise (M/WBE) participation, with a goal of 27% of the contract value. Additional requirements mandate employing local dislocated workers and service-disabled veterans. Professional liability insurance of $1,000,000 is required, and the consultant must provide two e-Builder licenses for project communication. The design estimated budget for the project is $577,500.00, with the successful contractor responsible for integrating the new access control system with the existing Convention Center infrastructure. The procurement emphasizes local economic participation and aims to upgrade the technological capabilities of the Orange County Convention Center's security and access control systems through a comprehensive design approach that considers both technological advancement and operational continuity.