FSH Transformer

The Florida Department of Children and Families (DCF), General Services, is soliciting bids from qualified vendors to provide a 5,500 kVA, 60 Hz Liquid-Filled, Medium-Voltage AR-VFI Transformer for the Florida State Hospital (FSH) located in Chattahoochee, Florida. The transformer must meet various IEEE, Department of Energy, and NEMA standards, and be rated for 12,470 V high voltage and 4,160/2,400 V low voltage. The solicitation includes detailed technical specifications, including requirements for the transformer's construction, ratings, accessories, testing, and shipping. The original ITB was posted on February 22, 2023, with bids due on March 27, 2023. Two addenda have been issued, one with written inquiry responses and one adding a new Exhibit N attachment. However, the Department has subsequently posted a Notice of Intent of Rejection of All Responses.

The solicitation is open to all qualified vendors across the state of Florida, specifically in Leon County and the city of Tallahassee. The ITB encourages participation from woman-, veteran-, and minority-owned small businesses, but does not include any specific set-asides or pricing terms. No incumbent vendors or budget details are provided in the solicitation documents. The contract will be funded through state Fixed Capital Outlay (FCO) appropriations, and the Department does not fund start-up or readiness activities, nor does it provide cost-of-living increases.