Florida State Hospital Recloser Upgrade

The Florida Department of Children and Families (DCF) is seeking contractors to upgrade the main incoming power recloser at the Florida State Hospital (FSH) located in Chattahoochee, Florida. The project scope involves removing the existing McGraw-Edison recloser and control cabinet and replacing them with new Eaton equipment, as well as replacing the existing lightning arresters. Interested parties must have at least 10 years of experience in overhead medium voltage distribution work and must submit a work plan for approval 60 days prior to starting any work. The contract duration is 120 calendar days for substantial completion and 15 calendar days for final completion, with an anticipated start date of June 1, 2023. The solicitation process included two addenda, and no questions were received. A Notice of Intent to Award has been posted, indicating that the contract will be awarded to Webb Electric Company of Florida, Inc.

The contract opportunity is open to all interested parties, and woman-, veteran-, and minority-owned small businesses are encouraged to participate. The solicitation does not include any set-aside designations or restrictions on the types of organizations that can respond. The ITB allows for the submission of alternate bids and includes pricing for a base bid and an additional $10,000 alternate for building code and facility compliance. The anticipated contract value is not specified in the provided documents.