Fire Rescue Headquarters Emergency Operations Center Renovation

Orange County, Florida is seeking sealed bids for the Fire Rescue Headquarters Emergency Operations Center Renovation project (Y22-760) located at 6590 Amory Court in Winter Park. The procurement is an Invitation for Bids (IFB) for comprehensive interior alterations with an estimated project cost of $3,000,000.00. The project involves extensive renovations including technology upgrades, new finishes, and modifications to mechanical, electrical, and fire protection systems, with work to be performed primarily during non-standard hours (9:00 pm to 6:00 am, Monday through Friday) to minimize disruption to the existing facility. Bidders must submit electronic proposals through the OpenGov e-Procurement Platform by 4:00 pm EST on January 18, 2022. A mandatory pre-bid conference was held on December 16, 2021, and contractors who did not attend were deemed ineligible to compete. Contractors must demonstrate experience in similar interior renovation projects, particularly in public safety or emergency operations facilities, and provide comprehensive documentation including submittals, shop drawings, and material certifications. The project requires substantial completion within 180 consecutive calendar days and final completion within 210 consecutive calendar days from the Notice to Proceed date.

The procurement includes federal funding through the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA), which impacts the procurement process and requires compliance with 2 CFR 200.321 guidelines for small and minority-owned businesses. Bidders must provide performance and payment bonds, with a bid bond of 10% of the total estimated contract amount, and comprehensive insurance coverage including workers' compensation, commercial general liability, and builders' risk insurance. The project emphasizes sustainable design practices and includes provisions for disadvantaged enterprise participation, with specific requirements for small and minority-owned business inclusion. Contractors must be licensed and prepared to coordinate with utility services while adhering to federal and state regulations. An optional alternate is included for replacing the main entry curtain wall with bullet-resistant glazing and swing doors. Subcontractors and vendors will need to integrate with existing facility infrastructure and technology systems, with a focus on modernizing the Emergency Operations Center's technological capabilities. The project funding appears to be sourced from Orange County's capital improvement budget, with the total project budget firmly established at $3,000,000.00.