Designs Services For The Orange County Convention Center West Building Roof Fans Replacement

Orange County, Florida is seeking design services for the West Building Roof Fans Replacement project at the Orange County Convention Center through a competitive procurement process. The project involves comprehensive design and construction services for replacing existing roof fans that were originally installed between 1983 and 1996 and have exceeded their useful life, causing significant roof leaks. The Design Consultant will be required to prepare complete design and construction documents, including plans and specifications, with construction projected to start in February 2023 and estimated for completion in February 2024. Key deliverables include a 240-calendar day timeline for submittals, with two-week review periods by the County, and a focus on minimizing disruption to ongoing convention center events. The consultant must coordinate with the OCCC Sustainability Coordinator and consider existing certifications like LEED Gold 2009 O+M, ISO 14001, and APEX/ASTM Certifications. Proposals must be submitted electronically via the OpenGov e-Procurement Platform by 4:00 pm EST on July 28, 2022, with a pre-proposal meeting held on July 6, 2022, at the West Concourse Conference Room W220.

The procurement appears to have no specific set-aside designations for disadvantaged enterprises. A pre-proposal meeting sign-in sheet indicates potential bidders from various engineering and business development firms were present, suggesting an open competitive process. The project has an estimated cost of $780,862.00 and requires strict security protocols, including mandatory Level 1 (5-year) FDLE background checks for all consultant and sub-consultant staff, who must obtain Orange County photo ID badges. Consultants must adhere to complex operational constraints, including coordinating work hours around scheduled show events and obtaining advance approval for noise-generating activities. The project emphasizes sustainability improvements, requiring consultants to use LEED B+C and O+M guidelines to identify potential enhancements in materials, indoor air quality, energy efficiency, water conservation, and site sustainability while maintaining economic feasibility. Successful consultants will need to demonstrate expertise in convention center design, sustainability practices, and ability to work within a highly regulated, active event environment.