Extension Cords for Orange County Convention Center

Orange County, Florida is seeking sealed electronic bids through the OpenGov e-Procurement Platform for an Invitation for Bids (IFB) #Y22-1080-TF to procure extension cords for the Orange County Convention Center. The procurement specifically requires #12/3 SPT cord sets in various lengths (15-foot, 25-foot, 35-foot, and 50-foot) with different colored male/female connectors. Bidders must provide a sample extension cord for testing, submit manufacturer's product specification sheets, and meet technical requirements including full 12-gauge copper wire, 20-amp rated connectors, and specific cord imprinting. The contract is structured as a term contract with an initial one-year period and potential for four additional one-year renewals upon mutual agreement. Key submission deadlines include a February 9, 2023 deadline for questions and a final bid submission deadline of March 14, 2023, at 4:00 pm EST. Bidders are required to complete various forms including a Drug-Free Workplace Form, Conflict of Interest Form, and E-Verification Certification. The estimated annual quantity ranges from 300 to 8,000 cords depending on length and color.

The solicitation does not explicitly mention specific set-aside designations or restrictions for disadvantaged enterprises. The procurement is managed by the Orange County Procurement Division under the leadership of Carrie Mathes, with Tiffany Fulse serving as the primary contracting agent. Electronic submissions must be in common formats like Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, or Adobe PDF, with scanned documents requiring a minimum 150 dpi resolution. While specific budget ranges are not detailed, the county is tax-exempt and will issue delivery orders against the contract on an as-needed basis. Technical support for the OpenGov platform is available during business hours via chat, email, and phone. Bidders must ensure their submissions are uncorrupted and accessible, with any modifications to standard response forms potentially resulting in a non-responsive designation. The contract opportunity provides contact information for further inquiries, including Tiffany Fulse's email (tiffany.fulse@ocfl.net) and phone number (689) 258-5401.