EPCOT Generator Feed Tie A7-B1

The Central Florida Tourism Oversight District (CFTOD) is soliciting bids for electrical infrastructure improvements at the EPCOT Generator Feed Tie A7-B1 project, located in Orange County, Florida. The procurement is an Invitation to Bid (ITB) #C006883, focusing on specialized electrical cable work that includes removing existing 15kV cables, installing owner-furnished 15kV cables, and providing 15kV splices in manhole EMH-EP33. Contractors must possess specific qualifications, including a State of Florida Licensed Electrician Certificate of Competency for cable splicer/terminator, Advanced TTC Certification, and Basic Flagger TTC Certification. The project requires precise technical work involving de-energizing and cutting existing cables, providing pulling eyes, and removing cables between electrical manholes EMH-EP33 and EMH-EP4. The bid is being conducted through PlanetBids, the district's new electronic bidding platform, with the bid due date set for July 2, 2025. Design plans were developed by Chen Moore and Associates, who will maintain engineering oversight throughout the bidding and construction processes.

The CFTOD has implemented bid preferences to encourage participation from local vendors, veteran small businesses, and opportunity zone businesses. All vendors must register on the PlanetBids platform to submit bids electronically, with document viewing possible without registration but full participation requiring complete vendor registration. While specific budget ranges are not explicitly stated in the provided documentation, the project appears to be a specialized electrical infrastructure improvement with targeted technical requirements. The procurement approach emphasizes transparency, fair competition, and support for local and small business participation. Potential bidders will need to demonstrate not only technical competence through required certifications but also the ability to work within the district's streamlined digital bidding process. The project represents a focused electrical infrastructure upgrade at the EPCOT facility, requiring precise technical expertise and adherence to specific installation and certification standards.